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FN57 FYT

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,518 mi
Last recorded108,518 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 FYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 108,518 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between cat and centre box of (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Connection between cat and centre box of (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 96,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 96,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,639 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 92,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 89,238 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 86,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 82,316 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 82,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,326 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,864 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,772 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 25,599 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 FYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FN57 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

FN57 FYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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