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A17 ORL

1999 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 ORL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2008 114,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 102,405 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 102,405 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

stone chips in front screen

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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A17 ORL is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 73,673 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 A17 ORL, 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 27 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 ORL registered?

A17 ORL is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A17 ORL safe to buy?

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