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S945 JTF

1998 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Kia Sportage78,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 JTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 73,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 73,184 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,877 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,120 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,774 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 64,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,798 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,823 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 43,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,002 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Modification made to brake fluid reservoir.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,444 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S945 JTF is a 1998 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S945 JTF, 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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S945 JTF is a 1998 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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