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DL07 AXF

2007 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Sportage75,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 AXF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 98,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 94,227 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 94,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 88,314 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 82,118 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 82,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 77,190 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 70,980 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 70,739 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint power steering rack slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,151 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 63,078 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded on jionts

wiper blade smearing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 63,077 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres right on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corroded (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded on jionts

wiper blade smearing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,887 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,828 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,206 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 26,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,657 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,852 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,852 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DL07 AXF is a 2007 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DL07 AXF, 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 DL07 AXF registered?

DL07 AXF is a 2007 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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