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P184 XCK

1997 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,806 mi
Last recorded11,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,806 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 11,543 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,573 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,276 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 86,276 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 75,757 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,042 miles

ADVISE n/s+o/s anti roll bar links rubber dust covers spilt

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XCK is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCK, 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 XCK registered?

P184 XCK is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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