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W138 STF

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,092 mi
Last recorded78,092 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 STF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,092 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,092 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,996 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 74,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 74,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2011 74,944 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 74,927 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside steering idler slight play

Pass 28 May 2010 65,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,290 miles

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/front Abs warning wire broken

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,269 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 41,269 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,918 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W138 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W138 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.

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W138 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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