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EO08 UUW

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,265 mi
Last recorded130,265 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,265 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 130,265 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,324 miles

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

Rear brake pads are low

both front tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,314 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,027 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is low on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,272 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,729 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,729 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,665 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UUW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

EO08 UUW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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