MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Engine light on dash
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all 4 brake discs are deteriated.
rear brake pads are worn very low. recommend renewal
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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