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518 BFM

2011 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,807 mi
Last recorded218,807 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 BFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 218,807 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 206,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 190,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2016 130,279 miles

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.

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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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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