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397 FG

2019 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,310 mi
Last recorded59,310 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sportage33,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration397 FG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 59,301 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to peel from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to peel from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,804 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 24,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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397 FG is a 2019 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 33,683 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 397 FG, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 397 FG registered?

397 FG is a 2019 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 2019.

Is 397 FG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 397 FG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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