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T145 VPC

1999 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Kia Sportage73,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT145 VPC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 79,223 miles

both front hubs slight play/ movement

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, rear axle and rear chassis starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt buckle slight damage

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

steering and suspension ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

steering box slightly damp

Fail 21 Apr 2018 79,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front hubs slight play/ movement

both front shock absorbers slightly damp

front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar, rear axle and rear chassis starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt buckle slight damage

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

steering and suspension ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

steering box slightly damp

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,375 miles

both front hubs slight play

front suspension coil springs, front antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt buckle slight damage

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

rear exhaust bracket starting to rust

steering and suspension ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

steering box slightly damp

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,284 miles

front hubs slight play

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front seatbelt buckle slight damage

offside rear bump stop rubber missing

steering ball joints cover boots starting to perish

steering box slightly damp

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,675 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

front hubs slight play

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

fuel filter area damp- no leak

number plates starting to fade and small cracks

offside rear bump stop rubber slightly loose

steering box slightly damp

steering end ball joints cover boots starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2014 60,776 miles

front hubs slight play

centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust and slight leak

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

number plates starting to fade and small cracks

offside front tyre tread edges starting to wear

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,138 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

front hubs slight play

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

number plates starting to fade

offside rear bumper stop rubbber slightly loose

rear exhaust starting to rust

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,406 miles

air con belt missing

both front hubs slight play

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear number plates starting to fade

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,149 miles

air con belt missing

both front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar bushes starting to split/ wear

front lower suspension arms/ shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,149 miles

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

both front hubs/ wheel bearings slight play

both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar bushes starting to split/ wear

front lower suspension arms/ shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear suspension coil spring rusty

rear exhaust mounting bracket starting to rust

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 36,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,750 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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T145 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T145 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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T145 VPC is a 1999 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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