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DG07 FSL

2007 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,679 mi
Last recorded126,679 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 FSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 126,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 117,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,755 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,234 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading because of grabbing? (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced some bulbs inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 89,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,458 miles

o/s/f top spring mount slightly distorted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,934 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,879 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 26,610 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,610 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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DG07 FSL is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG07 FSL, 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 DG07 FSL registered?

DG07 FSL is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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