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P103 PMB

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 PMB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 86,914 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 69,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

engine warning light on dash.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,851 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2007 65,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 62,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,180 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 58,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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P103 PMB is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P103 PMB, 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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P103 PMB is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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