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V925 MNM

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,055 mi
Last recorded99,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 MNM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,055 miles

inner sill panels surface rusting

exhaust centre/ rear starting to rust

exhaust heatshields slightly loose/ noisey

front brakes slight imbalance- 24%

front hubs slight play

front number plate cracked and starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 16 Jan 2012 93,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,881 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,881 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,495 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,089 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,198 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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V925 MNM is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V925 MNM, 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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V925 MNM is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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