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V171 EJA

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,925 mi
Last recorded81,925 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 EJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 81,925 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,740 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,731 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,186 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Underbody/Chassis corrosion visable

Fail 17 Nov 2011 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Underbody/Chassis corrosion visable

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside floor to sill areas corrodeing

nearside and offside front antiroll bare drop linck dust cover torn

rear axle caseing corroded

various corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2009 64,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle casinge corrodeing

vahicle underboddy starting to corrode

vehicle chassis corrodeing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,311 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 59,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,883 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,160 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 50,160 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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V171 EJA is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V171 EJA, 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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V171 EJA is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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