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V715 OJN

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,951 mi
Last recorded62,951 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 OJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Not lighting up on switch (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,123 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,073 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,744 miles

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

bottom coolant hose rubbing on steering drag link

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,227 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 48,224 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,165 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 39,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,942 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,734 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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V715 OJN is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V715 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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What year was V715 OJN registered?

V715 OJN is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V715 OJN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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