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EO08 UUS

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UUS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 164,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 154,042 miles

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Fail 27 Mar 2018 154,042 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment rear two (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear two (2.7.3)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear two (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 145,390 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front two (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front two (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 136,335 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front two (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 127,263 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,758 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,142 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 44,679 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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EO08 UUS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EO08 UUS, 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 EO08 UUS registered?

EO08 UUS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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