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AV07 EJU

2007 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

179,942 mi
Last recorded179,942 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2022 179,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 179,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength dangerously corroded around sub frame mount bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 173,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 173,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,450 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 168,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 159,552 miles

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both side repetors slightly discoloured

Drivers seat belt stalk damaged

Front exhaust flexible joint damaged

Rear differential leaking from offside shaft seal

Slight play Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 5 Jun 2019 159,528 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres splitting on inner edge due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Both side repetors slightly discoloured

Drivers seat belt stalk damaged

Front exhaust flexible joint damaged

Rear differential leaking from offside shaft seal

Slight play Nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 12 Jun 2018 153,682 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment soon (1.1.6 (d))

both front wishbone ball joint dust covers deteriorating

both rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2018 153,682 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment soon (1.1.6 (d))

both front wishbone ball joint dust covers deteriorating

both rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 146,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 1"6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR TYRE'S SLIGHTLY CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 1"6MM (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR TYRE'S SLIGHTLY CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 133,153 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,000 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT BETWEEN TREAD BUT DOES NOT EXPOSE CORDS

Fail 27 Jun 2014 124,000 miles

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

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT BETWEEN TREAD BUT DOES NOT EXPOSE CORDS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,336 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,336 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 72,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,029 miles

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

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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AV07 EJU is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 AV07 EJU, 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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AV07 EJU is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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