MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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 ()
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
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)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
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)
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)
Air bag fault light on
Towbar wiring touching exhaust tail pipe
Wipers smear slightly
N/S/R tyre perished on outer side wall.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FL57 EHV registered?
FL57 EHV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2008.
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