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P355 NOE

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,056 mi
Last recorded104,056 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 NOE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,056 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,397 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 92,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 89,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 79,784 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 79,770 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 75,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 70,508 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 65,189 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 65,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P355 NOE is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P355 NOE, 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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P355 NOE is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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