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AJ07 ECX

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 159,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 159,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 157,928 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,495 miles

Rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,961 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Differential mounting rubber Split/Deteriorated

Several exhaust joints and mounts becoming corroded but not resulting in a blow

Fail 13 Feb 2023 150,958 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front mounting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Upper Differential mounting rubber Split/Deteriorated

Several exhaust joints and mounts becoming corroded but not resulting in a blow

Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,664 miles

Exhaust becoming corroded (joints and mounts)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 135,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flex becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2019 128,088 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust becoming corroded at front flex

Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust becoming corroded at front flex

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,317 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,317 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,423 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,397 miles

Crack in windscreen but not seriouly affecting drivers view of road.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 70,336 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,134 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 ECX is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

AJ07 ECX is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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