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P150 UNH

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 UNH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,690 miles

chip in windscreen

heavy surface corrosion of chassis

Fail 19 Jul 2019 129,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

chip in windscreen

heavy surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 18 May 2018 128,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 30 May 2017 127,554 miles

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

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

general heavy surface corrosion of chassis

Fail 30 May 2017 127,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

general heavy surface corrosion of chassis

Pass 20 May 2016 126,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

general heavy surface corrosion of chassis and under body

Pass 29 May 2015 125,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

some corrosion of rear road springs

some general underbody surface corrosion

some perishing of off side and near side front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 29 May 2015 125,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate poor condition

some corrosion of rear road springs

some general underbody surface corrosion

some perishing of off side and near side front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2014 123,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General underbody/chassis corrosion

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 121,234 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 121,234 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,025 miles

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

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

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

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

general chassis surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low in centre of tread

front number plate cracked

general under vehicle corrosion

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jun 2011 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low in centre of tread

front number plate cracked

general under vehicle corrosion

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2010 111,946 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 102,017 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 98,816 miles

chip in screen

front seat belts fluffing

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 30 Mar 2006 92,328 miles

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 92,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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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P150 UNH is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P150 UNH, 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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P150 UNH is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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