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AJ57 FDU

2007 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,646 mi
Last recorded55,646 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 FDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,646 miles

heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

surface corrosion offside front brake pipe at hose end

Fail 12 Aug 2024 55,645 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and most suspension components

surface corrosion offside front and rear brake pipes at hose ends

Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,961 miles

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

slight separation front right lower mountain bush

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 9 Aug 2023 54,961 miles

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

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

slight separation front right lower mountain bush

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,114 miles

some separation offside front lower wishbone front mounting bush

surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

some separation offside front lower wishbone front mounting bush

surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 49,794 miles

*CHILD SEAT INCORRECTLY FITTED*

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,022 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,736 miles

Front brake disc's pitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower control (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 29,731 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc's pitted

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower control (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,641 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 11,097 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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AJ57 FDU is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AJ57 FDU, 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 AJ57 FDU registered?

AJ57 FDU is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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