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PF57 ZSD

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,721 mi
Last recorded125,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZSD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 125,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both nera side and off side rear most lower arms corroeded on rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 120,775 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,770 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 116,922 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front bush

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,272 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,676 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,969 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 85,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 78,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,037 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,580 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 ZSD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF57 ZSD, 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 PF57 ZSD registered?

PF57 ZSD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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