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HK57 YCD

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,163 mi
Last recorded128,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YCD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 128,163 miles

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

Lower Underneath has multiple areas of corrosion, on chassis and some components.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall edge is cracking.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,463 miles

Nearside Front windscreen chipped n/s central area

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2019 125,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped n/s central area

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 122,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,686 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 119,599 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding and grabbing (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 116,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 116,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 111,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 88,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,510 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 42,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 42,194 miles

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

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

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

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 YCD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK57 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

HK57 YCD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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