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FL57 FUW

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,996 mi
Last recorded65,996 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 FUW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,996 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 65,996 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,167 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME - BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUBFRAME - BOTH REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear General under body surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 57,949 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Fail 18 Feb 2022 57,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,586 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 42,897 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 42,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 35,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 32,620 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 29,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,976 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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FL57 FUW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

FL57 FUW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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