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MT57 SBX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 SBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 155,212 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leek (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 148,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 148,502 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Plate delaminated and has lost some of B (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 145,249 miles

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2022 145,249 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,972 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 138,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 114,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 114,067 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/s/f sun visor keep dropping

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,460 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/s/f sun visor keep dropping

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,823 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,101 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,787 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 39,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,860 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 25,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MT57 SBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MT57 SBX, 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 MT57 SBX registered?

MT57 SBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is MT57 SBX safe to buy?

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