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V215 HCY

2000 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,744 mi
Last recorded111,744 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 HCY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,744 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 111,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

rear coil springs fully

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,844 miles

brake fluid level low

brake pipes under front wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlight patterns not very clear

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f shocker damp

plkay in n/s/f steering idler just in limits

rear brake pipes across back axle corroded

rear no.plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2011 105,844 miles

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

brake fluid level low

brake pipes under front wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

headlight patterns not very clear

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f shocker damp

plkay in n/s/f steering idler just in limits

rear brake pipes across back axle corroded

rear no.plate in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,935 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 97,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 81,625 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 81,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 69,864 miles

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

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

surface rust under car

Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,681 miles

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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V215 HCY 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 V215 HCY, 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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V215 HCY is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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