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V856 DRB

2000 Kia Sportage

Beige Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 DRB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 77,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,532 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 69,532 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,308 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,443 miles

Several steering ball joint covers cracked

Some play in both front wheel bearings

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,050 miles

front brake pipes corroding at ends

slight end float in rear drive shafts

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,608 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 56,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,699 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,417 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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V856 DRB is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Beige with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V856 DRB, 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 V856 DRB registered?

V856 DRB is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V856 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 DRB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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