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V265 EHH

2000 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Kia Sportage68,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 EHH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,133 miles

both rear tyres on minimum tread

chip on n/s of windscreen

oil low

spare tyre cracked outer wall and low pressure

under tray broken

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,133 miles

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

both rear tyres on minimum tread

chip on n/s of windscreen

oil low

spare tyre cracked outer wall and low pressure

under tray broken

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,256 miles

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

water leak os radiator, rear wiper, steering box damp

Fail 23 Mar 2010 69,236 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

water leak os radiator, rear wiper, steering box damp

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,960 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,181 miles

n/s front tyre on min, o/s front tyre getting low, dsamp rtound steering box, braje pedal soft

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,018 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 46,018 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play n/s/front wheel bearing,chip on n/s of windscreen

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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V265 EHH is a 2000 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V265 EHH, 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 V265 EHH registered?

V265 EHH is a 2000 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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