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V221 EFX

2000 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,257 mi
Last recorded96,257 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 EFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,347 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,448 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 87,745 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 82,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has small splits in wall

nearside rear bumpstop insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wall becoming perished

Fail 10 Jan 2008 78,649 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wall becoming perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,232 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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V221 EFX is a 2000 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V221 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 V221 EFX registered?

V221 EFX is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V221 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 EFX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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