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V409 EWA

2000 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,370 mi
Last recorded105,370 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 EWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

idle speed sometimes increases but not during emission test

Fail 12 Feb 2010 105,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

idle speed sometimes increases but not during emission test

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,385 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,117 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 72,773 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 53,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,047 miles

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

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

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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V409 EWA is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 V409 EWA, 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 26 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V409 EWA registered?

V409 EWA is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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