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AJ56 ZHA

2007 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,584 mi
Last recorded112,584 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,584 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,853 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil Filter leaking oil

Fail 13 Oct 2020 98,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil Filter leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,109 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))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,866 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 83,844 miles

Engine covers fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 81,667 miles

TRACES OF CREATURE LIVING IN THE ENGINE BAY

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,823 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,636 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,739 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

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

Small cut in O/S/F tyre inner side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,016 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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AJ56 ZHA is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ56 ZHA, 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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AJ56 ZHA is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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