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P629 TGW

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,482 mi
Last recorded85,482 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP629 TGW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 85,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 95,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,732 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 93,732 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 91,285 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 89,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 86,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 85,934 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 83,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,197 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 78,795 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 78,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,454 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 77,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,352 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 75,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 65,937 miles

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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P629 TGW is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P629 TGW, 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 P629 TGW registered?

P629 TGW is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P629 TGW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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