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FH57 HWN

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 134,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, 5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 5mm tread, 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge, 4.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,701 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 127,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rubber doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 126,698 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 120,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 120,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 100,997 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 81,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,723 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2016 69,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 33,991 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 28,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 28,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,904 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 26 Jan 2012 22,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,006 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 HWN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

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

Is FH57 HWN safe to buy?

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