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PF57 RZM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 RZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 100,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

battery tray corroded and holed

general corrosion to underside front and rear subframes and suspension components

low hand brake effort N/S/R

rear brake disc back plates corroded and holed

rear diff oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2025 99,001 miles

Rear rear dif oil leak

all brake disc back plates corroded

battery tray corroded and holed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on shaft still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe above axle slightly insecure

general age related corrosion to underside

power steering bracket under engine corroded and broke. pipe slightly insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 96,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R brake disc back plate corroded and holed

low hand brake effort N/S/R

slight interaction all lights

Fail 7 Feb 2024 96,943 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame @ O/S/F mont and N/S/R mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides rear @ sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R brake disc back plate corroded and holed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low handbrake effort N/S/R

slight interaction all lights

Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 94,341 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,198 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 92,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,056 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,054 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 86,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 86,049 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 82,504 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,503 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,872 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,369 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,817 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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PF57 RZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PF57 RZM, 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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PF57 RZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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