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T133 VPC

1999 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 VPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,293 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2010 100,291 miles

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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2009 95,114 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 95,114 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear wiper rubber perished

slight movement in nearside front outer track rod end

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,219 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 89,219 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,610 miles

undercarriage of petrol tank cover corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2007 80,610 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

undercarriage of petrol tank cover corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2007 80,191 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

fuel tank corroded under cover

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside wall and nearing legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2006 69,454 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 69,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner 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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T133 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T133 VPC, 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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T133 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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