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S227 LFP

1999 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,873 mi
Last recorded51,873 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 LFP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,873 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 51,873 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine misfire

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,381 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,524 miles

all front steering and suspension ball joint rubber boots split or missing

Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all front steering and suspension ball joint rubber boots split or missing

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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S227 LFP is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S227 LFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S227 LFP registered?

S227 LFP is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S227 LFP safe to buy?

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