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PL57 CWV

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,027 mi
Last recorded63,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 CWV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,027 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,770 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 50,509 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 50,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 28,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper split at ends.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,823 miles

handbrake travel.

n/s/f lower arm inner front bush separating. o/s/f lower arm inner front bush separating + play present.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 14,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 10,087 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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PL57 CWV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PL57 CWV, 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 PL57 CWV registered?

PL57 CWV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is PL57 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 CWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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