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FH57 HTV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,237 mi
Last recorded111,237 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 111,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front top strut mounts slight stiffness

exhaust middle and rear flange corroded - slight leak

rear diff slight oil leak

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,205 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/rear joint corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

both top strut mounts slight stiffness

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,732 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (stiff) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,905 miles

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

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2020 102,600 miles

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

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

both front suspension arms bushes worn

slight exhaust leak on dpf pressure sensor pipe flange. flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,274 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,508 miles

front suspension arms front bushes worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 81,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,685 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,125 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 HTV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

FH57 HTV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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