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CA57 XXJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,627 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 97,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,349 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,433 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,262 miles

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,545 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,919 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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CA57 XXJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 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 CA57 XXJ, 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 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA57 XXJ registered?

CA57 XXJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is CA57 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 XXJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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