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DG57 FGX

2007 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FGX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,607 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 113,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 101,197 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 101,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushs slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,116 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,921 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 69,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 63,861 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,452 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 53,838 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 53,838 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,192 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 49,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,705 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,745 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,709 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,465 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,805 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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DG57 FGX is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG57 FGX, 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 DG57 FGX registered?

DG57 FGX is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is DG57 FGX safe to buy?

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