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CP08 UUF

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,811 mi
Last recorded103,811 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 103,811 miles

rear axle rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,800 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear axle rusting

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,505 miles

Exhaust corroded throughout system

Fuel neck pipes corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,079 miles

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

corrosion on rear sub frame

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,079 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion on rear sub frame

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Sep 2017 84,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,554 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,986 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,504 miles

unable to adjust drivers seat

unable to inspect rear brake pads due to vehicle design

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 UUF 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 73.3%.

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 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 UUF, 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 CP08 UUF registered?

CP08 UUF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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