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KK57 HFL

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,415 mi
Last recorded128,415 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 HFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,415 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,117 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,026 miles

Exhaust fleixble section damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,791 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 100,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,489 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,671 miles

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)

emissions too clean for a reading

Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,857 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,857 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,210 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS HAVE RUN OUT (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,048 miles

N/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn below 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 27,215 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,202 miles

Rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,093 miles

Nearside 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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KK57 HFL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KK57 HFL, 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 KK57 HFL registered?

KK57 HFL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is KK57 HFL safe to buy?

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