MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
oside running board loose
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V178 KRS is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 V178 KRS, 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 V178 KRS registered?
V178 KRS is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 February 2000.
Is V178 KRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V178 KRS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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