MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine light on
Engine oil level on the minimum
Front steering joint dust boots deteriorated
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak from gearbox area
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front brakes need servcing
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
1.brake pipe above fuel tank corroding, requires attention †2.front tyres worn on edges,very close to limit and side walls peishing †3.rear tyres close to limit and side walls perishing †4.rear shock absorbers starting to leak
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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R747 OWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 78,396 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 R747 OWO, 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 28 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R747 OWO is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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