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V557 HAR

1999 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,249 mi
Last recorded57,249 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage Glx65,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV557 HAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 57,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,064 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 53,064 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 45,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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V557 HAR is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V557 HAR, 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 V557 HAR registered?

V557 HAR is a 1999 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V557 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V557 HAR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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