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AV07 FLM

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 FLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f lower fog light loose

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,433 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre tread on 1.6mm-Tyre size 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel high requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 25 Sep 2019 120,433 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge/Tyre tread on 1.6mm-Tyre size 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 235/60R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel high requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,066 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear fixings for centre section of exhaust corroded

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint.

surface corrosion to faces of both rear brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,178 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 103,178 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring loom (1.9.2a)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit and devoid of tread on edges

offside front tyre tread worn close to legal limit and devoid of tread on edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 97,779 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass is missing.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,315 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 82,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 69,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 30,016 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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AV07 FLM is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FLM, 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 FLM is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2007.

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