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FX57 MXG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,358 mi
Last recorded159,358 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 MXG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 159,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 159,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 154,002 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2023 153,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 145,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 136,936 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 136,717 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 130,647 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 125,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,265 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,263 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,255 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 118,255 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine very bad oil leak (steam clean)

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine very bad oil leak (steam clean)

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2015 103,972 miles

parking brake travel

wishbone bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,972 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,901 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,344 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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FX57 MXG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX57 MXG, 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 FX57 MXG registered?

FX57 MXG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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