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CV57 TZA

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 TZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,802 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification front mount has an inappropriate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 97,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 81,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,599 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,147 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 77,146 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose bolt missing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 71,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,401 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing on side

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,382 miles

o/s/f drop link top rubber starting to split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light not working

Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,306 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2014 56,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,340 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,740 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,933 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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CV57 TZA is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV57 TZA, 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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CV57 TZA is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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