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T993 BWL

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT993 BWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

steering component partially siezed

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,901 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 38,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 37,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 34,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 34,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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T993 BWL is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T993 BWL, 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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T993 BWL is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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