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AE07 UEP

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,376 mi
Last recorded109,376 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 UEP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 109,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 102,702 miles

Central exhaust leaking from flexi pipe ,

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,969 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 75,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,495 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 65,977 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 65,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,684 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms front bushes showing signs of deterioration (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stoplight not working

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,566 miles

high level stoplight not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,475 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AE07 UEP is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2007 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 75,815 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 AE07 UEP, 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 19 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE07 UEP registered?

AE07 UEP is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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