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S306 RDW

1998 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 RDW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,859 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the outside edge and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside parking brake performance low.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 83,856 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on the outside edge and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside parking brake performance low.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,693 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 80,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 72,258 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 69,884 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 69,884 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S306 RDW 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 S306 RDW, 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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What year was S306 RDW registered?

S306 RDW is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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