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MM57 FZT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,041 mi
Last recorded139,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 FZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 139,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 137,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability mount snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 134,509 miles

Front Exhaust deteriorated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,626 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,323 miles

Undertrays etc fitted,obscuring some test items.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,986 miles

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,358 miles

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 115,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,698 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked/perished

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,768 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,851 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,689 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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MM57 FZT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM57 FZT, 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 MM57 FZT registered?

MM57 FZT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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