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T138 VPC

1999 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 VPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2/3MM AND BALD INNER EDGES !

BOTH REAR TYRES COMING CLOSE APRX 3MM !

fuel tank and fuel lines corroded- both rear coil springs corroded/peeling

slight binding n/s/r brake - some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to union

slight fraying/fluffing front seat belts - serious engine oil leak

some corrosion/peeling n/s chassis rail - noise from rear brakes

some play both front wheel bearings - slight oil leak rear differencial

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,173 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES COME CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3/4MM AND BALDING INNER EDGES = both rear tyres aprx 4mm = slight play both front wheel bearings

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt = engine oil leak = slight oil leak from steering box = some corrosion/peeling n/s/ chassis rail = some corrosion/peeling both rear suspension coil springs

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres coming close to limit aprx 3/4mmand wearing on edges = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt = engine oil leak = slight oil leak from steering box = some corrosion/peeling n/s/ chassis rail = some corrosion/peeling both rear suspension coil springs

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,590 miles

some corrosion/peeling both rear suspension coil springs = some play both front wheel bearings = some corrosion/peeling n/s/r chassis rail

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,322 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,742 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,131 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,838 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,882 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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T138 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Green 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 T138 VPC, 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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T138 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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