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CA08 MVV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,582 mi
Last recorded101,582 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,582 miles

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 97,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,202 miles

Front Both suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2019 93,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Both suspension arm bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Brake disc has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 80,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,865 miles

both rear brake discs badly worn

front brake pads worn low

osf tyre worn on inner edge + close to limits

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,843 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING.REAR BRAKE DISCS WEARING/CORRODING.NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,374 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,297 miles

engine check light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine check light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,720 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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CA08 MVV 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 75%.

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 CA08 MVV, 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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What year was CA08 MVV registered?

CA08 MVV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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