MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake pipe hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber significantly worn on edge "Replacement Advised" (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Fog lamp partially insecure
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror partially insecure (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Although overall parking brake test requirements were comfortably meet, notable imbalance across the axle was noted.
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are showing significant signs of corrosion, but are judged to still be serviceable at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes are showing significant signs of deterioration, but are judged to still be serviceable at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
All 3 rear diff bushes deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front fog light insecure but unlikely to be come detached
Nearside side mirror loose but unlikely to become detached
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
brake pedal rubber worn but still providing efficient grip
centre exhaust sleeve corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos. 2
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi joint deteriated !
Front Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls !
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system rusty.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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SB57 UNG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 SB57 UNG, 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 SB57 UNG registered?
SB57 UNG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2008.
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