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LY57 MYU

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,346 mi
Last recorded32,346 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 MYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,346 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lippped

Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 25,396 miles

slight fault with centre brake light

Fail 28 Nov 2011 25,396 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight fault with centre brake light

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,625 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front 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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LY57 MYU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LY57 MYU, 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 LY57 MYU registered?

LY57 MYU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is LY57 MYU safe to buy?

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