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ST57 POA

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 POA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,827 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,827 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travle (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,086 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under the bonnet into the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Steering rack has slight fluid leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under the bonnet into the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under the bonnet into the wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Steering rack has slight fluid leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,649 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 60,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,496 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,773 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,382 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,981 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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ST57 POA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST57 POA, 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 ST57 POA registered?

ST57 POA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is ST57 POA safe to buy?

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