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FL57 EHV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,056 mi
Last recorded112,056 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 EHV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 112,056 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 102,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,874 miles

Drivers sun visor faulty

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced and water ingress into headlamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade very deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade very deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,106 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 60 16 100h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,740 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 52,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,728 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 42,728 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,930 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 41,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,451 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 35,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,695 miles

Air bag fault light on

Towbar wiring touching exhaust tail pipe

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,804 miles

N/S/R tyre perished on outer side wall.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 25,804 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre perished on outer side wall.

N/S/R tyre perished on outer side wall.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 20,769 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 20,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NOTE:CRACK ON N/S/F BUMPER CORNER

NOTE:FRONT PADS 90% WORN

NOTE:HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTING

NOTE:POLLEN FILTER DIRTY

NOTE:REAR PADS 80-85% WORN

NOTE:REAR WIPER SPLIT

NOTE:SPEEDO CLOCK BACKING BUBBLING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FL57 EHV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL57 EHV, 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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FL57 EHV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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