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99,867 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split at bottom (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Generally corroded on underside and components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
General corrosion on underside and components
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower bush coming unbonded from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe braking, should replace. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively should investigate. (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone forward bush badly dibonding ,marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear outer wall cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front shoulders badly worn and outer wall cracking ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))
bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush starting dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush worn cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front outer wall and shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front wishbone forward bush worn braking and play,should replace.
Offside Front wishbone forward bush worn play and dibonding should replace.
bothside front head lamp aim pattern not very defined, lights lens should be cleaned.
bothside front tyres centre tread worn thin and outer wall lightly cracking.
bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly cracking.
Nearside Front wishbone forward bush lightly cracking and play.
Offside Front wishbone forward bush dibonding, should replace.
Offside Rear head lamp lens tarnished should clean.
bothside front tyres worn thin.
bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly cracking / perishing.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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EX08 YDU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 EX08 YDU, 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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EX08 YDU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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