MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bottom ball joint securing device on nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake pads worn
rear brake pads worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emissions to low to read
exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
o/s/f wishbone bush starting to unbond.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/f wishbone bush starting to unbond.
front tyres worn edges
front wishbone bushes unbonded
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f wisbone front bush starting to unbond
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
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FH57 HWB 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 FH57 HWB, 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 HWB registered?
FH57 HWB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 February 2008.
Is FH57 HWB safe to buy?
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