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R36 UNN

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 UNN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 149,289 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very noisey

Fail 31 May 2012 149,289 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 140,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 134,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear screen wash not working

Fail 21 Jun 2010 134,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 23 Jun 2009 127,084 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate deteriorated slightley

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2009 127,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake antislip worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate deteriorated slightley

near side rear bump stop missing

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 112,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 104,229 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded on the inside face,recommend attention.

fuel pipes corroding,recommend attention.

movement in the front anti-rollbar rubbers.

offside wiper smearing slightly

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,187 miles

fuel pipes corroding

oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2006 104,187 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,939 miles

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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R36 UNN is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R36 UNN, 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 R36 UNN registered?

R36 UNN is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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