MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chassis corroded
o/s/f outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged
rear tyre wear low
rust on various metal brake pipes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
chassis corroded
o/s/f outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged
rear tyre wear low
rust on various metal brake pipes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel filler neck and fuel pipes corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
fuel filler neck and fuel pipes corroded
exhaust in poor condition
front coil springs corroded
gearbox oil leak
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
exhaust in poor condition
front coil springs corroded
gearbox oil leak
rear chassis corroded
both front tyres have signs of perishing
exhaust tail pipe corroded
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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R450 DVV is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R450 DVV, 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 R450 DVV registered?
R450 DVV is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R450 DVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R450 DVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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