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CV08 MSX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,644 mi
Last recorded121,644 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 MSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 115,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn smooth tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe mount slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 115,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn smooth tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Subframe mount slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 112,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,052 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,201 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 46,560 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,569 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,105 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,217 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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CV08 MSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV08 MSX, 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 CV08 MSX registered?

CV08 MSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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