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RAZ 9201

1997 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage Glx85,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 9201
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 92,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 92,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre at limit

Pass 23 Apr 2007 86,052 miles

Missfire detected at natural idle

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 85,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,663 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear axle steel brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Glx?

Based on 1,204 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,208
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 99
Registration plate lamp not working 88
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
coil spring incomplete 70
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RAZ 9201 is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue 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 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 85,520 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RAZ 9201, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Kia Sportage Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RAZ 9201 registered?

RAZ 9201 is a 1997 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RAZ 9201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 9201 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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