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P585 WUM

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 WUM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,024 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front brake hoses metal furrel end's slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2005 62,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 62,797 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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P585 WUM is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P585 WUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P585 WUM registered?

P585 WUM is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P585 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 WUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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