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V860 GEC

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GEC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,046 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear n/plate condition

Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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

rear n/plate condition

Pass 17 Mar 2008 79,751 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

high level brake light inoperative

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2008 79,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

high level brake light inoperative

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 65,198 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1.Metal brake pipes corroding not checked properly above covers & due to protective coating †2.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †3.Front anti roll bar mounting bushes wearing †4.Slight play in steering box †5.Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

6.Rear section of exhaust corroding †7.Handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,906 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 49,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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V860 GEC is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V860 GEC, 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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V860 GEC is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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