MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,635 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?
Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R305 NEL is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R305 NEL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R305 NEL?
You can check the full history of R305 NEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R305 NEL registered?
R305 NEL is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R305 NEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R305 NEL shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R305 NEL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R305 NEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.