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T605 WPB

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT605 WPB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant leak from rad ares

front and rear wipers slightley split/torn

front diff oil leak from casing joint

Fail 5 Mar 2011 49,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coolant leak from rad ares

front and rear wipers slightley split/torn

front diff oil leak from casing joint

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,377 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls.

Rear brakes noisey.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,861 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 46,849 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak †rear tyres side walls cracking. †slight run out on rear brakes. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 44,988 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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T605 WPB is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 T605 WPB, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T605 WPB registered?

T605 WPB is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T605 WPB safe to buy?

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