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P925 NVX

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,510 mi
Last recorded104,510 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 NVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 104,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 104,510 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 100,907 miles

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

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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P925 NVX is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P925 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P925 NVX registered?

P925 NVX is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P925 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P925 NVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P925 NVX have outstanding finance?

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