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R754 AVF

1997 Kia Sportage

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 AVF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,721 miles

front brake discs slightly scored inside faces

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,484 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

rear chassis legs repaired

Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,645 miles

both front brake hoses ferrules rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,571 miles

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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R754 AVF is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R754 AVF, 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 R754 AVF registered?

R754 AVF is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R754 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 AVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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