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V748 JTG

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,693 mi
Last recorded39,693 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 JTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 29,704 miles

front brake pads worn thin

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/f inner wing wet with brake fluid unable to detect leak

rear of exhaust corroded

slight free play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 23,328 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,939 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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V748 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V748 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 V748 JTG registered?

V748 JTG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V748 JTG safe to buy?

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