MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,016 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
fuel pipes showing corrosion
o/s/f tyre showing signs of deterioration
rear brakes imbalanced
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
fuel pipes showing corrosion
rear brakes imbalanced
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rattle
rear brakes imbalanced
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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P78 EPY is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P78 EPY, 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 P78 EPY registered?
P78 EPY is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 1997.
Is P78 EPY safe to buy?
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