MOT Status
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159,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower control arm bottom ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding, OSR badly. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on. (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower control arm bottom ball joint dust covers split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge - change now. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding, OSR badly. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from centre rear view mirror ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
under side of vehicle is fairly dirty/muddy
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge - early replacement strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside steering rack gaiter badly twisted - likley to split
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
emissions to clean to register test
under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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N88 JAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N88 JAR, 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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What year was N88 JAR registered?
N88 JAR is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2013.
Is N88 JAR safe to buy?
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