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FH57 HWE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 HWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,230 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,917 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 33,917 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,991 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 16,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,706 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 HWE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HWE, 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 FH57 HWE registered?

FH57 HWE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FH57 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 HWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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