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P590 HMP

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP590 HMP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,741 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 94,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 94,440 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 87,674 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 87,672 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,956 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,298 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 76,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 68,810 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P590 HMP is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P590 HMP, 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 P590 HMP registered?

P590 HMP is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P590 HMP safe to buy?

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