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MA57 BUJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,333 mi
Last recorded120,333 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,333 miles

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

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

rear bumper cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,763 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 83,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,679 miles

both side front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,488 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,632 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,632 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,747 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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MA57 BUJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MA57 BUJ, 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 MA57 BUJ registered?

MA57 BUJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is MA57 BUJ safe to buy?

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