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BT08 UCA

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,200 mi
Last recorded193,200 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UCA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 193,200 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 183,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2022 183,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 174,166 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flanges corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 167,658 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2019 159,915 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,868 miles

Offside Rear brake has got hot at some point but free , advise rear brake check

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 128,090 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,393 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 116,393 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,574 miles

both front wishbones bushes showing signs of deterioration

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,988 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush showing 1st signs of debonding

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth

o/s/f wishbone bush showing 1st signs of debonding

rear brake pads low close to minimum pad depth 1.5mm

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,628 miles

brake pads alround low

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,769 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT08 UCA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT08 UCA, 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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BT08 UCA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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