MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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R480 SJA is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R480 SJA, 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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How do I check the history of R480 SJA?
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What year was R480 SJA registered?
R480 SJA is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R480 SJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R480 SJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R480 SJA have outstanding finance?
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