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P892 PMR

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,146 mi
Last recorded88,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 PMR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 88,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 88,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 88,135 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 87,813 miles

ABS light intermittant....

Central exhaust main silencer very deteriorated....

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged drivers.... (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers.... (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen slight damage driver side....

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,204 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated....

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen slight damage drivers side......

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,234 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen slight damage drivers side....

Pass 12 Jan 2019 85,175 miles

Central exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen small stone chip drivers side....

Pass 8 Jan 2018 82,724 miles

Central main silencer deteriorated....

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Pass 16 Jan 2016 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,328 miles

Exhaust main silencer deteriorated....

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 62,501 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,591 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,940 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 44,272 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 40,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 38,178 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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P892 PMR is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P892 PMR, 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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P892 PMR is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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