MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,127 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
diff seal leaking oil †
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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P851 KRW is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 P851 KRW, 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 P851 KRW registered?
P851 KRW is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is P851 KRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P851 KRW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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