MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,807 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear handbrake performance slow to react
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sweat (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both tyres perishing within tread outer edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wipers smearing
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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518 BFM is a 2011 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2011 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,137 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 518 BFM, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 518 BFM registered?
518 BFM is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 October 2011.
Is 518 BFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for 518 BFM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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