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HLZ 4768

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 4768
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 73,354 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides front brake hoses ferrules slightly rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2007 72,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sides front brake hoses ferrules slightly rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 69,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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HLZ 4768 is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue 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 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HLZ 4768, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HLZ 4768 registered?

HLZ 4768 is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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