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W166 CEB

2000 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,609 mi
Last recorded111,609 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 CEB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 111,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 107,023 miles

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

NSR shock absorber dust cover is corroded.

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

Oil leak from rocker cover.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 100,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 100,495 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 97,492 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 97,492 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 62,139 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 62,139 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.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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W166 CEB is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W166 CEB, 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 W166 CEB registered?

W166 CEB is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W166 CEB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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