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R52 SAU

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,250 mi
Last recorded95,250 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 SAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,250 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 83,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 83,059 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 76,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,294 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 63,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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R52 SAU is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R52 SAU, 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 R52 SAU registered?

R52 SAU is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R52 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 SAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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