MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,666 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes and ferrules corroded
front discs slightly pitted
front tyres wearing on edges
play in front wheel bearings
play in steering rack
rear tyres getting low on tread
surface corroison underside of vehicle
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condensation in o/s
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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R481 CDB is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R481 CDB, 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 R481 CDB registered?
R481 CDB is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R481 CDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R481 CDB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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