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R52 RST

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,922 mi
Last recorded90,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 RST
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 90,922 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,319 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 89,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 89,315 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 81,563 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 69,862 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal brake pipes at side of fuel tank difficult to see without removal of parts so unable to confirm condition

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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R52 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 RST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R52 RST registered?

R52 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R52 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 RST shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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