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FH57 RYJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,402 mi
Last recorded132,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 132,402 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,261 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 117,588 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 112,557 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 102,449 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 68,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 57,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,337 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,744 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 29,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,796 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 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

FH57 RYJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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