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R14 PCL

2000 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 112,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,081 miles

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

front steering ball joint dust covers perishing

n/s rear tyre,side wall becoming perished

starter motor becoming worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,081 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front steering ball joint dust covers perishing

n/s rear tyre,side wall becoming perished

starter motor becoming worn

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,409 miles

front brake discs worn and show signs of corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s + o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre near limit

Fail 2 Feb 2012 101,409 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn and show signs of corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s + o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre near limit

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,244 miles

exhaust centre box blowing slightly

n/s rear tyre side wall perished +becoming worn near limit

Pass 29 Jan 2010 89,980 miles

centre exhaust corroding

front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 89,980 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust corroding

front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2009 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes to n/s+o/s front flexibles showing some corrsion

exhaust rear section advance corrsion

Pass 24 Jan 2009 86,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes to n/s+o/s front flexibles showing some corrsion

exhaust rear section advance corrsion

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,763 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 7 Sep 2006 76,954 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 76,915 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s f + o/s rear tyres near limit

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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R14 PCL is a 2000 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R14 PCL, 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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R14 PCL is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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