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V196 RBP

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 RBP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,459 miles

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

drag link rubs on radiator on lock

front vacuum hoses split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,965 miles

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

vacuume pipes to front hubs broken

Fail 21 Jul 2011 82,962 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

vacuume pipes to front hubs broken

Fail 8 Jul 2010 76,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 76,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,755 miles

Off side lower brake lamp out

Pass 12 Mar 2008 61,544 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,539 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

front hub locking hoses perished

Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,300 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

both front hob lock vaccum hoses split

sill and under covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,653 miles

slight play in both rear hubs

front brake discs wearing

lower shockabsorber bushes perishing close to excessive both front attached to lower wishbones

n/s headlight aim on top limit

o/s/front indicator starting to show white light

o/s/front metal brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust leak on centre box

slight movement on both font top wishbone rear bushes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

underneath covers not all tight and damaged

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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V196 RBP is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V196 RBP, 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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V196 RBP is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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