MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush to axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to multi connector union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front headlight lense becoming discoloured
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from hose connector across axle (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust system corroded
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch area on junction block (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
exhaust system corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
footbrake travel low
nearside rear tyre perished+nail
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in front wheel bearings
slighty play in all steering bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
surface corrosion to chassis
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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R63 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 R63 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 R63 RST registered?
R63 RST is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R63 RST safe to buy?
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