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VO57 USZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,181 mi
Last recorded118,181 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 USZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 101 W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 102,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 93,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 85,386 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm on outside edge

Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,171 miles

Offside front wiper blade has a slight tear

Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,171 miles

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

Offside front wiper blade has a slight tear

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,503 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,459 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VO57 USZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 VO57 USZ, 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 VO57 USZ registered?

VO57 USZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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