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MK57 XFM

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,889 mi
Last recorded132,889 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 XFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 132,889 miles

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

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

crack in screen

Fail 6 Dec 2018 132,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NO READING (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NO READING (1.4.1 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts tow bar socket wire and plug insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crack in screen

Pass 18 Dec 2017 115,205 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake readings only just metered readings

rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,137 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,631 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,161 miles

exhaust emissions so low that they could not be detected so no printout available

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,492 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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MK57 XFM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK57 XFM, 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 MK57 XFM registered?

MK57 XFM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 February 2008.

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