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V218 EFX

2000 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,548 mi
Last recorded108,548 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV218 EFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 108,548 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 108,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,870 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 99,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,025 miles

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 5 Mar 2008 87,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,382 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 74,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 63,799 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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V218 EFX is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V218 EFX, 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 V218 EFX registered?

V218 EFX is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V218 EFX safe to buy?

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