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BT08 XUN

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to all suspension components and chassis

Fail 18 Oct 2022 122,872 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to all suspension components and chassis

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also inner edge scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight excess travel in handbrake lever, hand brake shows may benefit from inspection,cleaning and adjustment.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,996 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,996 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,478 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,410 miles

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

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,707 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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BT08 XUN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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