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W157 COO

1997 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 COO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 144,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 139,491 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 139,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 125,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 125,792 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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W157 COO is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 83,527 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 W157 COO, 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 29 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W157 COO registered?

W157 COO is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is W157 COO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 COO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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