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V599 FSG

2000 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV599 FSG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,499 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 92,498 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,859 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 90,746 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 77,894 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,044 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 73,044 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,163 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 68,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 60,701 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 59,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers side wiper arm loose

Pass 24 Jan 2006 44,401 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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V599 FSG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V599 FSG, 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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V599 FSG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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