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AF07 VSC

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,528 mi
Last recorded145,528 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 VSC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 145,528 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 145,528 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 131,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 131,614 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting Bonding Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Discs Appear Heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 123,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush/Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake Discs Appear Heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

different coloured headlight bulbs fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

different coloured headlight bulbs fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 79,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,552 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 62,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,493 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 46,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 28,060 miles

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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AF07 VSC is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF07 VSC, 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 AF07 VSC registered?

AF07 VSC is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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