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CK08 SZE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,947 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,947 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Mar 2022 98,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Seat belt buckle missing rear o/s and central (possibly under seat) (7.1.2 (d))

Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted rear (back plates excessively deteriorated) (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed border line (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,056 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 90,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,119 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm bush

Offside Front Lower suspension front bush

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel could be better

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,678 miles

Central Rear advise tow bar arm bent

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,678 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear advise tow bar arm bent

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,165 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,341 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,313 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wiper worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,025 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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CK08 SZE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK08 SZE, 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 CK08 SZE registered?

CK08 SZE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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