MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
brake pipes greased
exhaust detioriated
o/s/r shock absorber detioriated
underside corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes greased
exhaust detioriated
o/s/r shock absorber detioriated
underside corrosion
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to osr sill , sill cover preventing full inspection
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to osr sill , sill cover preventing full inspection
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise condition of front number plate
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R71 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 55.6%.
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 R71 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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How do I check the history of R71 SAU?
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What year was R71 SAU registered?
R71 SAU is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R71 SAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R71 SAU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R71 SAU have outstanding finance?
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