MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
minor blows from repairs at exhaust
suspect fuel tank to be leaking previous to test as tank has stain marks
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
fuel tank stained as if been leaking alough not leaking at time of test
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake flexi hose metal ends corroded.
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GLZ 4981 is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 GLZ 4981, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GLZ 4981 registered?
GLZ 4981 is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 1997.
Is GLZ 4981 safe to buy?
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