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MW57 UVV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,714 mi
Last recorded104,714 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 104,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions undetected peak

Fail 16 Nov 2018 104,307 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emissions undetected peak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,920 miles

temporary wheel nut fitted to offside rear

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,920 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

temporary wheel nut fitted to offside rear

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,827 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 64,826 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,730 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 54,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 38,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,338 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,402 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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MW57 UVV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW57 UVV, 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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MW57 UVV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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