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CV57 TYU

2007 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,511 mi
Last recorded109,511 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 TYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 109,511 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective REAR DIFFERENTIAL ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 101,564 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 98,855 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 98,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,742 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 91,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,131 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,402 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,157 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 71,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 71,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 64,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 64,251 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,377 miles

both front tyres worn thin

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear brake pads worn thin

windsreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,345 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 28,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,124 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,558 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 23,530 miles

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

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

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

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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CV57 TYU is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV57 TYU, 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 CV57 TYU registered?

CV57 TYU is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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