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W144 STF

2000 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,944 mi
Last recorded48,944 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 STF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,944 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc/s uneven wear

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear axle corrosion

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,611 miles

Offside Front door mirror temp reapaird

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 40,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 37,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,499 miles

rear tyres getting low

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,741 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 29,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 26,994 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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W144 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W144 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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W144 STF is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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