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AE56 YNP

2007 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,464 mi
Last recorded143,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YNP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,464 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2024 138,992 miles

EML light on but pre July 2008

Fail 14 Aug 2024 138,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on but pre July 2008

Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,959 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 131,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 121,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 110,841 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 110,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 104,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,328 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf air pipe brockn (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,412 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 79,501 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,749 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,749 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AE56 YNP is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 AE56 YNP, 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.

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What year was AE56 YNP registered?

AE56 YNP is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is AE56 YNP safe to buy?

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