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S14 KAR

1999 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,327 mi
Last recorded96,327 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 KAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2008 96,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 91,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 88,612 miles

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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S14 KAR is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 73,673 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 S14 KAR, 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 27 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 S14 KAR registered?

S14 KAR is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is S14 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 KAR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S14 KAR have outstanding finance?

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