MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,992 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
rear brakes binding slightly
surface corosion on underside of vehicle
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
rear brakes binding slightly
surface corosion on underside of vehicle
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake disc's corroded
fuel pipes corroded
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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
engine warning light staying on
fuel pipes corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 PAO is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R489 PAO, 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 R489 PAO registered?
R489 PAO is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R489 PAO safe to buy?
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