MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both dpf flanges badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both dpf flanges badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wiper split
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake little reverse travel advise adjustment
unable to check centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
handbrake little reverse travel advise adjustment
unable to check centre rear seat belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Upper Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil Leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil Leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
No emissions dedected Diesel particulate filter fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlight level switch reset to 0 for test.
No emissions dedected Diesel particulate filter fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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AO08 TLZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 AO08 TLZ, 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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AO08 TLZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2008.
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