MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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R53 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R53 RST, 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 R53 RST registered?
R53 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R53 RST safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 RST shows 3 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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