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HK57 XWM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 XWM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 150,115 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 149,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 131,226 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,992 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,992 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,050 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 85,822 miles

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

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2018 85,822 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake pedal rubber in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 81,106 miles

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

both clutch and brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,347 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,782 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on edges

brake pedal rubber poor

offside front wiper split but still cleans screen

Fail 19 Oct 2013 54,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Oct 2012 46,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,349 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,842 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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HK57 XWM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK57 XWM, 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 HK57 XWM registered?

HK57 XWM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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