MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,584 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/s front windscreen cracked
Exhaust centre mount spliting and perished
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s front drop link gaiter slight deteration
O/s front indicator lens brocken
O/s n/s front top ball joint gaiter slightly deterated
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust centre mount spliting and perished
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/s front drop link gaiter slight deteration
O/s front indicator lens brocken
O/s front windscreen cracked
O/s n/s front top ball joint gaiter slightly deterated
N/s drag link gaiter slightly deterated
Rear exhaust mount slightly deterated
Slight damage o/s headlight lens
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
N/s drag link gaiter slightly deterated
Rear exhaust mount slightly deterated
Slight damage o/s headlight lens
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s inner cv joint gaiter slightly perished
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s inner cv joint gaiter slightly perished
O/s n/s front brake have slight bind
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper deterated
O/s n/s front brake have slight bind
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper deterated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s/r on on legal limit
rear brakeimbalance
rust forming brake pipe to hose on chassis
rust forming chassis
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes rusting
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S156 SWC is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S156 SWC, 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 S156 SWC registered?
S156 SWC is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is S156 SWC safe to buy?
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