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P966 UFW

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,591 mi
Last recorded67,591 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 UFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,591 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,591 miles

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

FRONT PADS WORN LOW OK FOR TEST

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

OFF SIDE FRONT DISC CORRODING JUST OK FOR TEST

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 55,195 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 55,195 miles

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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P966 UFW is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P966 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P966 UFW registered?

P966 UFW is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P966 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P966 UFW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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