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FT57 BBN

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,801 mi
Last recorded107,801 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BBN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 107,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,469 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front outer C.V boot damp

Fail 5 Feb 2024 103,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front outer C.V boot damp

Pass 9 Jan 2023 98,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damp

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 17 Nov 2020 87,415 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 78,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,675 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,402 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 45,622 miles

N/S/F wiper blade starting to split.

O/S/F & N/S/F suspension arm rubber bushes starting to separate from metal bonding.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,048 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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FT57 BBN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FT57 BBN, 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 FT57 BBN registered?

FT57 BBN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FT57 BBN safe to buy?

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