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S414 LBW

1998 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 LBW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 57,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,242 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 55,240 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,856 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,209 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 39,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S414 LBW is a 1998 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 S414 LBW, 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 S414 LBW registered?

S414 LBW is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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