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FN57 FXA

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 134,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 130,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,735 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 114,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf sensor pipe has come out of the thread due to corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,504 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 92,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 81,977 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 81,976 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,593 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,490 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,884 miles

Engine management light on

n/s/f wiper blade split

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,089 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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FN57 FXA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN57 FXA, 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 FN57 FXA registered?

FN57 FXA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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