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VX57 UMG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,791 mi
Last recorded127,791 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2022 127,791 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 119,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 109,727 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,679 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,035 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,298 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,773 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 49,977 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 34,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,914 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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VX57 UMG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VX57 UMG, 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 VX57 UMG registered?

VX57 UMG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is VX57 UMG safe to buy?

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