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R109 DKP

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DKP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 88,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 88,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 84,010 miles

windscreen scratched by wiper arm

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,237 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,872 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 72,688 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT CORRODING

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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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R109 DKP is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R109 DKP, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R109 DKP registered?

R109 DKP is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R109 DKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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