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MJ57 VTK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,746 mi
Last recorded153,746 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 VTK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 153,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 153,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 151,189 miles

Front oily residue on engine

Offside Rear welding repairs have been undersealed

Fail 14 Feb 2025 151,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail by rear subframe and anti roll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front oily residue on engine

Pass 23 Feb 2024 141,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 121,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to second cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to second cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,172 miles

EML light on

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

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

brake fluid low

Fail 4 Jan 2016 67,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

EML light on

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

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

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,214 miles

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

brake pedal non slip device worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 49,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front flexi outer sleeve deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 49,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,251 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing slightly smooth.

Child seat installed n/s/r.

Exhaust front flexi outer sleeve deteriorated.

Front discs lipped edges.

Nearside 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

aims adjusted after test.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,775 miles

Front pads wearing thin.

N/s/r seat has child seat installed.

Rear pads wearing thin.

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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MJ57 VTK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ57 VTK, 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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MJ57 VTK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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