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A8 ASC

2011 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,597 mi
Last recorded117,597 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Sportage74,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 ASC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,597 miles

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

Nearside Front side step front end cap missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hill descent control light illuminated

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,579 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 112,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,503 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,948 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Can't access rear seat belts due to dog cover fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Can't access rear seat belts due to dog cover fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 97,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,846 miles

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

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,002 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,153 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,559 miles

Rear brakes. Worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 30,546 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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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A8 ASC is a 2011 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 74,137 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 A8 ASC, 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 15 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 ASC registered?

A8 ASC is a 2011 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is A8 ASC safe to buy?

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