MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front suspension components slight corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components/arms/subframe corroded
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension components slight corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components/arms/subframe corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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AA53 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2010 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 70,328 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 AA53 BAB, 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 16 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AA53 BAB registered?
AA53 BAB is a 2010 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2010.
Is AA53 BAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AA53 BAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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