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CV08 PVL

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,903 mi
Last recorded110,903 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 110,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Over sills fitted, rear of car under sealed, not allowing full inspection.

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 13 May 2021 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view absent (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror lens missing

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring cups are heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring sill condition

under body is heavily under sealed obscuring condition of brake pipes, suspension arms and other testable items

Pass 14 May 2020 108,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and link rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturer plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some subscribed areas

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 108,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and link rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturer plastic sill and under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some subscribed areas

rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,986 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Trailer socket bracket heavily corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2017 79,206 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO REAR COIL SPRING (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close inspection not possible (3.5.1g)

Trailer socket bracket heavily corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,339 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted, obscuring view of some components

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

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

exhaust centre pipe slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,203 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S windscreen wiper blade worn/split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,872 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,291 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 PVL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV08 PVL, 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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CV08 PVL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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