MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,946 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s door mirror missing
n/s rear door unable to open from inside or outside
rear seat belts not checked stalks jammed under rear seats
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R225 MPR is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 R225 MPR, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R225 MPR registered?
R225 MPR is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 December 1997.
Is R225 MPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 MPR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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