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FM57 WJN

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,707 mi
Last recorded134,707 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 WJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 134,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 10 Jun 2023 124,336 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 124,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,373 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,012 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in certain places,not blowing

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 118,689 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in certain places, not blowing

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,285 miles

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

exhaust joints badly corroded,not blowing

slight corrosion front brake discs,inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2019 115,284 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust joints badly corroded,not blowing

slight corrosion front brake discs,inside edge

Pass 12 Feb 2018 111,549 miles

front wiper blades torn on the ends

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,720 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,555 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 99,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 99,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 87,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs pitted on inside faces

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,492 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 63,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WJN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM57 WJN?

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What year was FM57 WJN registered?

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

Is FM57 WJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 WJN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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