MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi pipe damaged
miner oil leak
oil level slightly over max
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi pipe damaged
miner oil leak
oil level slightly over max
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / tyre damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tail light damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / tyre damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tail light damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
Under tray fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Bodywork damage around vehicle.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Low smoke emitter unable to print results.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front fog light not working.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre runflat damage strong advise.
Steering noisy operation advise further investigation,suspect steering column area.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Bodywork damage around vehicle.
Brake fluid top-up required.
Covers fitted to vehicle.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Low smoke emitter unable to print results.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front fog light not working.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre runflat damage strong advise.
Steering noisy operation advise further investigation,suspect steering column area.
Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 AP08 LYS, 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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AP08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2008.
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