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S74 JCK

1998 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,696 mi
Last recorded122,696 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS74 JCK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and chassis to body mounts getting corroded

front struts getting corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres right on wear bands

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

some play steering idlers

Fail 20 Feb 2018

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres right on wear bands

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

some play steering idlers

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,660 miles

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front and rear spring retainers getting corroded

front number plate laminates getting separated

some play track rod ends idlers and steering reaction balljoints

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails and outriggers getting corroded

front and rear spring retainers getting corroded

front number plate laminates getting separated

some play track rod ends idlers and steering reaction balljoints

Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) N/S AND O/S (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) N/S AND O/S (2.4.B.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) N/S AND O/S (2.4.B.4)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) N/S AND O/S (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,164 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

man lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

man lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 83,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

several areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Battery insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2011 83,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

several areas of underside corrosion not excessive at this time

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front break pipes heavily coated difficult to assess

other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,865 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front break pipes heavily coated difficult to assess

other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,964 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2009 74,903 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

vehicle footwells have alot of clutter

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,161 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,480 miles

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

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

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

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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S74 JCK is a 1998 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S74 JCK, 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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S74 JCK is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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