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S55 TDH

1998 Kia Sportage Glx

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage Glx81,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TDH
MakeKia
ModelSportage Glx
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 97,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 71,177 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 71,177 miles

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

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

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

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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S55 TDH is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Kia Sportage Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 81,154 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 Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S55 TDH, 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 28 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 S55 TDH registered?

S55 TDH is a 1998 Kia Sportage Glx, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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