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R130 WRA

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,346 mi
Last recorded87,346 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 WRA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 87,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,910 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked/discolouring

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion inner face

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,025 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,025 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both front indicators goiong white

both front shocks weak

brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

play in nearside front wheel

slight play in steering

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,736 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 69,598 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,471 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,854 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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R130 WRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 R130 WRA, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R130 WRA is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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