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S25 JJR

1999 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 JJR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on wall

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,633 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 101,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 93,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 77,008 miles

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

Oil leak

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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S25 JJR is a 1999 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S25 JJR, 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 S25 JJR registered?

S25 JJR is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is S25 JJR safe to buy?

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