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W118 STF

2000 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,848 mi
Last recorded83,848 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 STF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 83,848 miles

offside and nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 7 May 2014 73,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 73,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 66,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,415 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 62,409 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,358 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,854 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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W118 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W118 STF, 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 W118 STF registered?

W118 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W118 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W118 STF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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