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EU57 AHJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,194 mi
Last recorded119,194 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 AHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 113,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,983 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter covers with grease but no cuts/damage

Nearside Front Wheel makes noise when rotated by hand

Offside Front Side mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,931 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter covers with grease but no cuts/damage

Nearside Front Wheel makes noise when rotated by hand

Offside Front Side mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,488 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,488 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,423 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,430 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,633 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,444 miles

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

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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EU57 AHJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU57 AHJ, 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 EU57 AHJ registered?

EU57 AHJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is EU57 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU57 AHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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