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V905 MDP

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,460 mi
Last recorded158,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 MDP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 158,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil and coolant leak

rear number plate delaminating

roughness in both front hubs

Pass 6 Nov 2014 152,027 miles

All Steering And Suspension Dust Covers Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Engine Oil Leaks

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Various Undertrays Fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 152,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

All Steering And Suspension Dust Covers Perishing

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

Engine Oil Leaks

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Various Undertrays Fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 145,091 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 13,866 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar drop link rubber gaitors perished and in poor condition

headlamps deteriated

parking brake travel long

underside of vehicle corroded and dirty

Fail 6 Nov 2012 138,563 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 24 Oct 2011 129,117 miles

Chips In Windscreen

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight Play In Both Front Upper Arm Rear Bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,117 miles

Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Slight Play In Both Front Upper Arm Rear Bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2010 119,241 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 107,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 107,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Hand brake has long travel

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 96,835 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 96,802 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber boot split

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

O/S track rod end rubber boot split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,444 miles

number plates deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 74,537 miles

both front shocks damp

slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 63,394 miles

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

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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V905 MDP is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V905 MDP, 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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V905 MDP is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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