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R167 KSA

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,789 mi
Last recorded101,789 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 KSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 101,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 100,834 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 100,834 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front doors corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2006 96,759 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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R167 KSA is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R167 KSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R167 KSA registered?

R167 KSA is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R167 KSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 KSA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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