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V973 KHG

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,839 mi
Last recorded53,839 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 KHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 53,822 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,352 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,250 miles

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

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

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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V973 KHG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V973 KHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V973 KHG registered?

V973 KHG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V973 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V973 KHG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V973 KHG have outstanding finance?

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