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ST57 POV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,262 mi
Last recorded36,262 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 POV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,603 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components front to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,596 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 28,257 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 27,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 25,240 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 25,240 miles

Brake performance not tested major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,865 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 20,825 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 19,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,457 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 17,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 15,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 15,735 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 24 Jan 2013 10,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 8,658 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,301 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 POV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ST57 POV, 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 POV registered?

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

Is ST57 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 POV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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