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ExpiredMileage
83,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
front o/s bumper damaged
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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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