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P184 BFX

1997 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,013 mi
Last recorded68,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 BFX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,013 miles

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

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

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 65,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r lense damaged

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 62,671 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit & cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,141 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 57,845 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,615 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,756 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,737 miles

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

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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P184 BFX is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P184 BFX, 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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What year was P184 BFX registered?

P184 BFX is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P184 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P184 BFX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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