MOT Status
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116,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BackBox (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody Corrosion | Rear Axle | Arms & Surrounding components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads around 50 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3 mm 215 70 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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JD12 DOW is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 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 JD12 DOW, 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 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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JD12 DOW is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2013.
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