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CR51 SUL

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,405 mi
Last recorded85,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 SUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 85,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 81,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 74,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 70,314 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,854 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear 235/60 16 has nail in shoulder

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,854 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear 235/60 16 has nail in shoulder

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 64,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear 235/60 16 @7mm has nail in shoulder

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,802 miles

exhaust corroding.

front tyres on3mms.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,802 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding.

front tyres on3mms.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,058 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,070 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 43,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,909 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,908 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread getting low

Fail 28 Jan 2011 25,908 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre tread getting low

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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CR51 SUL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CR51 SUL, 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 CR51 SUL registered?

CR51 SUL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is CR51 SUL safe to buy?

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