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R402 HYS

1998 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,612 mi
Last recorded108,612 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 HYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,612 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,516 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension componnts (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 104,511 miles

Emissions not tested exh blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over front and rear suspension componnts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 94,084 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Jun 2014 89,963 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,963 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2013 88,256 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 85,597 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 81,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 72,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 53,315 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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R402 HYS is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R402 HYS, 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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R402 HYS is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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