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S636 HCG

1999 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 HCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 104,596 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 104,596 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 104,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering box

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking and worn out (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases f/pipe to manifold slight leak (7.1.2)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,509 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 79,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,405 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 60,984 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 55,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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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S636 HCG is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S636 HCG, 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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S636 HCG is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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