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NG57 RUJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,113 mi
Last recorded136,113 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2024 136,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 123,240 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 115,992 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,514 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 83,816 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,839 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RUJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NG57 RUJ?

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What year was NG57 RUJ registered?

NG57 RUJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is NG57 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG57 RUJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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