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V97 LWT

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 LWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 125,623 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 125,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,224 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 120,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 113,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,136 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 104,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 98,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight bind from o/s/r service brake

Fail 5 Nov 2007 98,479 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight bind from o/s/r service brake

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,713 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,510 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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V97 LWT is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V97 LWT, 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 V97 LWT registered?

V97 LWT is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V97 LWT safe to buy?

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