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FM57 OHA

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 OHA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,393 miles

Front Both strut top bearings noisey.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 91,574 miles

Both front strut top bearings noisy

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 89,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 89,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 87,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,751 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 72,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 72,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,255 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 33,022 miles

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

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

damp around fuel pipe

Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,283 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,038 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,075 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,433 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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FM57 OHA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FM57 OHA, 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 FM57 OHA registered?

FM57 OHA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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