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AU07 UJY

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,041 mi
Last recorded110,041 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 UJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 110,041 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint slightly worn

minor oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2025 104,954 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front bumper / grill damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2025 104,954 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front bumper / grill damaged

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 99,575 miles

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 99,575 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,881 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

vehicle tested in wet weather

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2023 91,881 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

vehicle tested in wet weather

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,664 miles

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

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

flex joint on exhaust deteriorated

front and rear suspension components corroded

front lamps deteriorated slightly

underside of vehicle is wet during test

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,523 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 70,523 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

vehicle tested in wet weather

wipers worn

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2020 63,820 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,536 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 47,958 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 47,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,655 miles

engine oil sump corroded / oil seepage

Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil sump corroded / oil seepage

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,692 miles

child seat fitted

engine sump corroded / oil seeping through

rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,905 miles

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

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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 20,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres has slight cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,360 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2012 7,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 6,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 4,609 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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AU07 UJY is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,656cc 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 AU07 UJY, 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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AU07 UJY is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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