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S449 MDN

1999 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,280 mi
Last recorded65,280 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 MDN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,280 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,671 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,212 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 52,157 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

crossion on all brake pipes

crrossion on fuel pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,786 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 46,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S449 MDN is a 1999 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S449 MDN, 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.

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What year was S449 MDN registered?

S449 MDN is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S449 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 MDN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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