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V738 JTG

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 JTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2010 72,785 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 72,785 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 70,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 58,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 53,789 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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V738 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V738 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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What year was V738 JTG registered?

V738 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2000.

Is V738 JTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V738 JTG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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