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V143 EEN

2000 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV143 EEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,943 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,942 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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V143 EEN is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V143 EEN, 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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What year was V143 EEN registered?

V143 EEN is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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