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V590 KPY

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,084 mi
Last recorded100,084 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 KPY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 100,084 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 100,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 91,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,643 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 82,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,359 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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V590 KPY is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V590 KPY, 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 V590 KPY registered?

V590 KPY is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V590 KPY safe to buy?

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