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MC57 BYY

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,972 mi
Last recorded155,972 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC57 BYY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2023 155,972 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective Rear DPF pressure pipe has corroded out of the DPF (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor, subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm forward mounting bolt insecure allowing arm to move freely (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML is flashing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front DPF flange blowing (very corroded) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake is weak

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not seated properly

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge worn unevenly with a bald patch 235/60R16 100V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 131,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate heavily corroded and holed

Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight brake inbalance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s rear brake disc back plate missing. n/s rear disc back plate corroding away.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 124,744 miles

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear xmeber by tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight brake inbalance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 124,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,459 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,458 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,769 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure broken through top mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,034 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,630 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,045 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,446 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,312 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

front wheel alignment may need adjusting

n/s/r tyre worn to 3.0mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3.0mm

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,683 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,156 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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MC57 BYY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MC57 BYY, 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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MC57 BYY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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