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R706 FUA

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,540 mi
Last recorded126,540 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 FUA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2010 126,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 126,540 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 119,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 118,541 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front brake pipes starting to corrode

advise diff seal on o/s/r shaft damp.

advise oil leak on gearbox

advise rear chassis starting to corrode around rear suspension.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight dampness at offside rear backplate

Pass 5 Dec 2006 111,898 miles

Both rear number plate lamp lens missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

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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R706 FUA is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R706 FUA, 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 R706 FUA registered?

R706 FUA is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R706 FUA safe to buy?

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