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T448 VKE

1999 Kia Sportage Glx

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,953 mi
Last recorded60,953 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage Glx65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 VKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 60,953 miles

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Fail 22 May 2008 45,603 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2008 45,603 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,981 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 42,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,230 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,696 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 37,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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T448 VKE is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T448 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T448 VKE registered?

T448 VKE is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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