MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Chassis corroded and deteriorated.
Front lower suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
both front brake discs pitted
underside of vehicle corroded and deteriorating
Fuel filler pipes corroded and signs of posible leakage when filling.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Chassis corroded and deteriorated.
both front brake discs pitted
underside of vehicle corroded and deteriorating
Fuel filler pipes corroded and signs of posible leakage when filling.
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)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake imbalance on limit
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R378 CJS is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R378 CJS, 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 R378 CJS registered?
R378 CJS is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R378 CJS safe to buy?
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