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K3 SGO

2000 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,230 mi
Last recorded138,230 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 SGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 138,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 134,353 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 134,287 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,592 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 121,823 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 7 May 2011 113,909 miles

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

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

offside front caliper has wire attached?

Fail 7 May 2011 113,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

offside front caliper has wire attached?

Pass 13 May 2010 99,796 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 99,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 90,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,671 miles

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

corrosion to nearside inner wing /battery tray area, not considered to be excessive.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 80,669 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside inner wing /battery tray area, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 64,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 47,625 miles

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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K3 SGO is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K3 SGO, 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 K3 SGO registered?

K3 SGO is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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