MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,912 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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S948 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S948 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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What year was S948 VKJ registered?
S948 VKJ is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S948 VKJ safe to buy?
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