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AJ07 ECW

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,869 mi
Last recorded153,869 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 ECW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 153,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT TOP MOUNTS WORN

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 145,287 miles

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

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

o/s/f top mount

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2022 145,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f top mount

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,951 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,253 miles

all tyres worn

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,508 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 100,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,662 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 31,511 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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AJ07 ECW is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ07 ECW, 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 AJ07 ECW registered?

AJ07 ECW is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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