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FH57 JWC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 JWC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 97,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 93,808 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 89,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,730 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 82,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 70,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,309 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,409 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,569 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,566 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,416 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,403 miles

n/s/r brake as signs of brake binding in the past but is nt binding at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 33,769 miles

some wearin nearside front lower suspension armfront bush

Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,679 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 JWC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JWC, 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 JWC registered?

FH57 JWC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is FH57 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 JWC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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