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S169 KPO

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,501 mi
Last recorded92,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS169 KPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,501 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,982 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 21 Dec 2010 91,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 91,010 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 87,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 27 Sep 2006 82,943 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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S169 KPO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S169 KPO, 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 S169 KPO registered?

S169 KPO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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