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M8 EXM

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,642 mi
Last recorded85,642 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,642 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all ball joint rubbers perishing

discs corroded from lack of use

this vehicle has had a lot of welding

Fail 21 Jul 2018 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting on bracket fixed too chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all ball joint rubbers perishing

discs corroded from lack of use

this vehicle has had a lot of welding

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body mount corroding

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,521 miles

corrosion:- chassis, floor to sills, front suspension, rear inner wheelarches

nearside washer poor

offside front tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,579 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 77,576 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 77,572 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

both front axle breather pipes insecure

fuel lines corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,556 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 38,323 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all under side of vehicle corroded

front hub breathers insicure

Fail 28 Sep 2012 38,323 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all under side of vehicle corroded

front hub breathers insicure

Fail 22 Aug 2011 68,298 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,810 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,780 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 63,777 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,573 miles

front discs wearing

front to rear brake pipe corroding

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front discs and pads wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,740 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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M8 EXM is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M8 EXM, 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 M8 EXM registered?

M8 EXM is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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