MOT Status
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116,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe mounting brackets corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front subframe mounting brackets corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
no emmisions reading when doing test
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 4 x places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
no emmisions reading when doing test
undertrays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))
nsr tyre fitted incorrectly. Fitted inside to outside.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery light on
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr osr ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
battery light on
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre on 3mm & cracks in tread
e.m.l on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear tyre on 3mm & cracks in tread
e.m.l on
Offside Rear Tyre has cracks inbetween tread.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.
Slight cracking between tread on O/S/R tyre.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges rest 4mm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FE08 EGZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 FE08 EGZ, 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 FE08 EGZ registered?
FE08 EGZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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