MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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play osf upper ball joint
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front to rear brake pipe corroded & not visible †both front brake pipes & osr corroded †exhaust badly corroded at rear join †battery insecure †rear exhaust mount perished †engine idle speed fast
osf tyre unevenly worn on edges †play osf wheel bearing & slight play nsf †play in steering †both cv boots slightly perished †fuel tank & pipes corroded †
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P893 XSH is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P893 XSH, 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 P893 XSH registered?
P893 XSH is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P893 XSH safe to buy?
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