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NH57 HYT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 HYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 102,942 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2017 99,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 99,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,323 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted? (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front o/s and n/s tyres starting to wear unevenly on outer edges

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,950 miles

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

Rear differential mount bush perished/split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 65,035 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 65,035 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 43,275 miles

rear seat belts did not have a full inspecton as child seats fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,609 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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NH57 HYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH57 HYT, 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 NH57 HYT registered?

NH57 HYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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