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ET57 KWU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 120,499 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,614 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,418 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 92,100 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working all (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,683 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,574 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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ET57 KWU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET57 KWU registered?

ET57 KWU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is ET57 KWU safe to buy?

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