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R199 TKO

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,929 mi
Last recorded74,929 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 TKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011
Pass 4 Aug 2010
Pass 3 Aug 2009
Pass 5 Aug 2008
Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,159 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 111,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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R199 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R199 TKO, 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 R199 TKO registered?

R199 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R199 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 TKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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