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V407 HKG

1999 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,753 mi
Last recorded68,753 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage Glx65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV407 HKG
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 64,252 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,598 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,598 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,652 miles

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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V407 HKG is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V407 HKG, 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 V407 HKG registered?

V407 HKG is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V407 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V407 HKG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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