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W177 VUH

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW177 VUH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,712 miles

o/s front tyre low pressure

Fail 17 Jan 2012 91,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

o/s front indicator lens broken

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 26 Jun 2010 88,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 88,653 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,164 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes slightly worn

rear chassis corroded

under sills corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,212 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,575 miles

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

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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W177 VUH is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W177 VUH, 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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W177 VUH is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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