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S863 JUA

1999 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,898 mi
Last recorded87,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 JUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,898 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre close to limit (attention required)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steering joint gaitors deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 82,906 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel centre cap missing

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,592 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pipes coroding

Pass 5 Jan 2008 66,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2007 61,260 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 61,179 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,229 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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S863 JUA is a 1999 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S863 JUA, 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 S863 JUA registered?

S863 JUA is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S863 JUA safe to buy?

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