MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,792 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
battery slightly loose
offside front headlamp reflector deteriated
rear exhaust tail pipe corroded/deteriated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack
offside front tyre perrished and cracked
Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack
offside front tyre perrished and cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre cracking
slight corrosion to all solid brake pipes (to wheels)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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R455 HNO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R455 HNO, 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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What year was R455 HNO registered?
R455 HNO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 1998.
Is R455 HNO safe to buy?
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