MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at anti roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate missing
Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate missing
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside
exhaust system corroded
general under body corrosion
nearside rear brake back plate missing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust system corroded
general under body corrosion
nearside rear brake back plate missing
engine oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked
front exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracked
front exhaust deteriorating
exhaust system corroded
internal headlamp levellers adjusted
items removed from driver's view
nearside rear brake back plate corroded
rear wiper blade starting to split
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre and rear exhaust corroding
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
centre and rear exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust flex deteriorated
rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PG57 GJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 PG57 GJU, 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 PG57 GJU registered?
PG57 GJU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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