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V423 DNE

2000 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 DNE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,099 miles

full inspection of front to rear brake pipe could not be carried out due to undertray and fuel tank

Fail 18 May 2011 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

full inspection of front to rear brake pipe could not be carried out due to undertray and fuel tank

Pass 13 May 2010 59,833 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 59,758 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in wiper linkage.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,648 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 May 2008 49,685 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 49,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 45,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 41,109 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 41,109 miles

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

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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V423 DNE is a 2000 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V423 DNE, 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 V423 DNE registered?

V423 DNE is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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