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V724 JTG

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,069 mi
Last recorded82,069 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 JTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,069 miles

corrosion throughout underside

front brake pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rust holes in both inner sills

Fail 28 Dec 2017 82,069 miles

Braking system leaking rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

corrosion throughout underside

front brake pipes corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rust holes in both inner sills

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,763 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 76,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all antiroll bar bushe deteriorating

general underbody surface rust

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,261 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body surface rust

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all chassis area corroded

both front tyres age cracked will need replacing soon

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres perishing within tread areas.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,205 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 52,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,425 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,669 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 41,182 miles

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

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

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

heatshield loose on silencer

underside of vehicle rusty

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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V724 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 V724 JTG, 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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V724 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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