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MT57 XGA

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,395 mi
Last recorded149,395 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 149,395 miles

Front exhaust front flexi is badly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases previous repair corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hangers are heavily corroded

travel evident in park brake lever

Fail 10 Nov 2022 149,349 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust front flexi is badly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases previous repair corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle/differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hangers are heavily corroded

travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 11 Nov 2021 140,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2021 140,255 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,725 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 122,880 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 122,880 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,743 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 111,743 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 88,244 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine light on dash

Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,494 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,045 miles

all 4 brake discs are deteriated.

rear brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,901 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,349 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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MT57 XGA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

MT57 XGA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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