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FH57 HTU

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 130,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 123,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 114,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 106,059 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 106,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 103,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 91,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 68,201 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 68,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,179 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,896 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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FH57 HTU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red 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 FH57 HTU, 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 FH57 HTU registered?

FH57 HTU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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