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R208 TKO

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

83,164 mi
Last recorded83,164 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 TKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 83,164 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both door mirrors are in poor condition but provide an adequate view

Thr front exhaust has some welding repairs around the rear of the cat but also has filler and a slight leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,391 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 80,391 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,712 miles

Coolant leak

Drivers seat belt damaged

Engine MIL lit

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Significant corrosion to front to rear brake & fuel pipes

Steering lock not working(immobiliser ok)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Drivers seat belt damaged

Engine MIL lit

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Significant corrosion to front to rear brake & fuel pipes

Significant exhaust leak from cat' joint

Steering lock not working(immobiliser ok)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid pipes slightly corroded.

Steering system ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to brake pipes (front to rear)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid pipes slightly corroded.

Steering system ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to brake pipes (front to rear)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 693,198 miles

front o/s bumper damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2011 69,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front o/s bumper damaged

fuel pipe fouling on steering column

Fail 28 Apr 2009 61,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,532 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,532 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 53,648 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 53,646 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,886 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 48,886 miles

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

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

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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R208 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 R208 TKO, 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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R208 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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