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R211 TKO

1998 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 TKO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,039 miles

the chassis rails have been under sealed

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,405 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield broken away

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2012 47,405 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield broken away

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,988 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on chassis

rear wiper blade split

return spring missing from bonnet secondary catch

Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,988 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion on chassis

rear wiper blade split

return spring missing from bonnet secondary catch

Pass 9 Apr 2010 40,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,368 miles

corrosion to floor chassis suspension parts and fuel pipes

front discs slightly wearing on inner faces

front no plate cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2009 36,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion to floor chassis suspension parts and fuel pipes

front discs slightly wearing on inner faces

front no plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,882 miles

corrosion to floor chassis suspension parts and fuel pipes

corrosion to some steel b/pipes

corrosion to steel parts of front flexie b/hoses

front no plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,873 miles

heavy corrosion to chassis suspension parts fuel pipes and p/s pipes

surface corrosion to steel parts of front flexie b/hoses and n/s/f steel b/pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2006 25,693 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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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R211 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R211 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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R211 TKO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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