MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,161 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake discs in poor condition, will need replacing at next pad change
both rear tyres show some perish cracking
exhaust system in poor condition and slightly leaking
front brake discs in very poor condition,replacement required to re-estabish full performance
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust system in poor condition and slightly leaking
front brake discs in very poor condition,replacement required to re-estabish full performance
front brake discs corroding on inner faces
slight exhuast blow at front silencer
windscreen damage on legal limit
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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R871 FMA is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R871 FMA, 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 R871 FMA registered?
R871 FMA is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R871 FMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 FMA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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