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S946 VKJ

1999 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,666 mi
Last recorded77,666 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,666 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering idler rough in operation

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,618 miles

as previous

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyres perished

pass door mirror cracked

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,252 miles

all front steering & suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

front suspension arms corroding

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,252 miles

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

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

all front steering & suspension ball joint gaiters deteriorating

front brake pipes & hose ferulles corroding

front suspension arms corroding

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,101 miles

all steel brake pipes corroding

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front struts corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear coil springs not a matched pair

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to rear coil spring mounts

suspension and steering joint gaiters deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,388 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front struts corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

rear coil springs not a matched pair

slight play in front wheel bearings

surface corrosion to rear coil spring mounts

suspension and steering joint gaiters deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,388 miles

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

chassis has surface corrosion

front brake hoses corroding

front suspension arms corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight leakage from steering box

slight wear in steering joints and idlers

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all steel brake pipes corroding

chassis has surface corrosion

front brake hoses corroding

front suspension arms corroding

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

slight leakage from steering box

slight wear in steering joints and idlers

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,504 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 61,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,418 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S946 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S946 VKJ, 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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S946 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 January 1999.

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