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AO57 WSL

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,248 mi
Last recorded147,248 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 WSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 147,248 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 147,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 138,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 138,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 130,825 miles

Both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,563 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front and dust covers slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 120,418 miles

Front link rods slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,435 miles

Central Front Upper central windscreen small chip in middle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

all exhaust clamps deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 235/60 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper central windscreen small chip in middle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

all exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2020 108,936 miles

both front roll links starting to deteriorating

exhaust flange deteriorating

o/s/r tyre 50% worn

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,466 miles

front tyres close to the wear bars

nearside rear link rod slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,937 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,093 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 65,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 65,615 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,766 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,157 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,906 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,272 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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AO57 WSL is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO57 WSL, 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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AO57 WSL is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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