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DE57 FBX

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake slight binding on rotation

Offside Rear Brake slight binding on rotation

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,587 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,628 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,632 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 87,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 84,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 84,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,986 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,423 miles

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

osf tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,449 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,343 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,144 miles

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

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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DE57 FBX is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE57 FBX, 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 DE57 FBX registered?

DE57 FBX is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is DE57 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 FBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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