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DS08 SFO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,105 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,357 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,868 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 93,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads on both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,213 miles

clutch pedal antislipprovision missing

Fail 1 Jul 2017 87,213 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal antislipprovision missing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 65,547 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 65,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 34,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 34,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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DS08 SFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 DS08 SFO, 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 DS08 SFO registered?

DS08 SFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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