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P937 GND

1997 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 GND
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 130,664 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,956 miles

rear diff leaking oil. exhaust corroded. play in o/s/f wheel bearing. wheels damaged. o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked and worn on edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 125,956 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear diff leaking oil. exhaust corroded. play in o/s/f wheel bearing. wheels damaged. o/s/f and both rear tyres cracked and worn on edges.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 119,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front srings corroded

nearside mirror adjuster faulty

noise from steering idler under load

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres unevenly worn

wiper mechanism worn

Fail 13 Apr 2007 119,383 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust generally corroded

front coil springs corroded

front tyres unevenly worn

non obligatory mirror not adjustable

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2006 119,371 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P937 GND is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P937 GND, 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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P937 GND is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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