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CP08 KWY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,460 mi
Last recorded116,460 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KWY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 116,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,018 miles

Front Headlamps misted beam images unaffected

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel tank securing strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear metal back plates corroded

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,012 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Rack end. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamps misted beam images unaffected

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel tank securing strap corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear metal back plates corroded

Rear Both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Pass 5 Dec 2022 100,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Back plates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component leaking Ram/arm seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track arm bush ( Chalked ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track arm bush ( Chalked ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,773 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 67,309 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,956 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,993 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade beginning to fray

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted, obscuring inspection of some components

oil dampness on underside of engine

Fail 22 Jul 2016 54,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade beginning to fray

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine cover and under tray fitted, obscuring inspection of some components

oil dampness on underside of engine

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,098 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 34,421 miles

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

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

O/S/F lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorated

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 28,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,448 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,457 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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CP08 KWY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP08 KWY, 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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CP08 KWY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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