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V713 OJN

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 OJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,711 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 110,711 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside rear door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 27 Jul 2010 110,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

cat mount rubber split

o/s/r door not openening in or out

Pass 16 Jul 2009 98,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 87,925 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,958 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 74,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,965 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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V713 OJN is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black 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 V713 OJN, 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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V713 OJN is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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