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AP07 TLY

2007 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,792 mi
Last recorded168,792 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 TLY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2023 168,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advised dpf flanges very rusty

advised engine covers fitted

advised engine knocking

advised exhaust front flexy corroded

advised osr back plate missing

advised rear disc slight corrosion

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 166,418 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advised child seat fitted nsr belt not checked

advised exhaust flexy split

advised nsf inner rack end slight play

advised nsr lamp damaged

advised nsr upper shock erea corroded

advised osf link rod slight play

advised osr discs slight scored

advised screw in nsr tyre

advised sill cover fitted

advised slight play nsf top shock mount

Pass 28 Oct 2021 159,379 miles

advised both front tyres low tread

advised both rear brake pipe ends slight corrosion

advised both rear tyres worn low

advised front brake pipes ends slight corrosion

advised nsr top shock area corroded

advised osf arm front bush split

advised osf link rod slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2020 143,398 miles

Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,447 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,437 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail very badly corroded, (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 19 May 2018 127,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 127,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 113,205 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 113,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 96,127 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 78,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 61,945 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 51,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 42,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 31,562 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,307 miles

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)

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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AP07 TLY is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP07 TLY, 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 AP07 TLY registered?

AP07 TLY is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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