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FT57 JMO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,150 mi
Last recorded91,150 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,796 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 79,789 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,953 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,341 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 54,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 51,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,754 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,614 miles

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

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

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 JMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT57 JMO, 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

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What year was FT57 JMO registered?

FT57 JMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FT57 JMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 JMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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