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W144 SNG

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,474 mi
Last recorded94,474 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 SNG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 94,474 miles

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

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

tyres cracking

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,662 miles

2nd hand osf shock fitted!!!

Fail 26 May 2010 86,662 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,764 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 85,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 93,633 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 93,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,678 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2006 80,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

screw in off side rear tyre

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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W144 SNG is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W144 SNG, 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 W144 SNG registered?

W144 SNG is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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