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V857 DSM

2000 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 DSM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 May 2011 117,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 101,391 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)

Pass 28 May 2008 99,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 97,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 96,960 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,992 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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V857 DSM is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V857 DSM, 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 V857 DSM registered?

V857 DSM is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V857 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V857 DSM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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