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S455 KSL

1999 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,420 mi
Last recorded90,420 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 KSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,420 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 90,414 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,014 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,661 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 68,661 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S455 KSL is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S455 KSL, 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 S455 KSL registered?

S455 KSL is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S455 KSL safe to buy?

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