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ET57 AZR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,982 mi
Last recorded177,982 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 AZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,982 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 177,972 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 166,827 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 145,182 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,048 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,784 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,447 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 2 Feb 2019 110,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 108,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,295 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Jan 2016 103,079 miles

No recordable smoke emissions detected

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,523 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,480 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,460 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,532 miles

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

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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ET57 AZR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 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 ET57 AZR, 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 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET57 AZR registered?

ET57 AZR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ET57 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET57 AZR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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