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PF57 UHS

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,227 mi
Last recorded103,227 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 UHS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,227 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 103,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,033 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,916 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,123 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,621 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 UHS 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 PF57 UHS, 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

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What year was PF57 UHS registered?

PF57 UHS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is PF57 UHS safe to buy?

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