MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,554 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front discs corroding
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
o/s/r shock absorber top mount corroded
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front discs corroding
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
o/s/r shock absorber top mount corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs heavily corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
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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R404 DGE 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 77.8%.
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 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 R404 DGE, 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 R404 DGE registered?
R404 DGE is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R404 DGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R404 DGE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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