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NG57 RSZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 RSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,938 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and all system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt buckle damaged centre rear (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,610 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 71,159 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but still working

exhaust frontpipe flexi starting to perish

front brake discs lipped

slight noise on engine when reved possibly boost leak but not visable

various minor oil leaks

Fail 4 Jan 2018 71,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all tyre treads on vehicle unevenly worn

centre rear seatbelt buckle damaged but still working

exhaust frontpipe flexi starting to perish

front brake discs lipped

slight noise on engine when reved possibly boost leak but not visable

various minor oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,154 miles

all tyres slightly unevenly worn and front tyres worn to 4mm

exhaust frontpipe flexi starting to perish

front brake discs lipped slightly

minor oil leaks

rear suspention arm bushes starting to perish

under boost sounds like slight leak but not visable

Fail 5 Jan 2017 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres slightly unevenly worn and front tyres worn to 4mm

exhaust frontpipe flexi starting to perish

front brake discs lipped slightly

minor oil leaks

rear suspention arm bushes starting to perish

under boost sounds like slight leak but not visable

Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,905 miles

exhaust front pipe flexi starting to perish

front tyres unevenly worn tread close to legal minimum tread of 1.6mm

minor chips and scratches in front screan

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,304 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,211 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,398 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 27,392 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,834 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,834 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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NG57 RSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG57 RSZ, 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 NG57 RSZ registered?

NG57 RSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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