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V181 HBH

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,990 mi
Last recorded86,990 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 HBH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 85,109 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 85,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,217 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 80,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 75,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 38,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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V181 HBH is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V181 HBH, 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 V181 HBH registered?

V181 HBH is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V181 HBH safe to buy?

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