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W93 SJH

1997 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,697 mi
Last recorded200,697 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Kia Sportage83,527 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW93 SJH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 200,697 miles

Battery loose but secure

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak, engine hunting on revs

Temporary fuel cap used

Pass 23 Feb 2016 177,130 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 177,128 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,780 miles

Exhaust rusty in places at rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes rusty. rear. nearside front, rear to left and right

Fail 12 Feb 2015 156,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

air con pump belt off.

emissions only just met.co was in and out during test,engine note changed also,vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

nearside front bumper damaged and cracked,but not to excess.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 136,455 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 119,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front diff leaking oil

front exhaust mount coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 119,996 miles

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

front diff leaking oil

front exhaust mount coroded

Pass 15 Feb 2010 109,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 109,435 miles

Centre Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 99,271 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 89,377 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 77,621 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing uneven on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 66,416 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W93 SJH is a 1997 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W93 SJH, 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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W93 SJH is a 1997 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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