MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust flexi deteriorating
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bar to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorating
rear brake application slightly uneven
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi deteriorating
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
Exhaust flexi front pipe is deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexi front pipe is deteriorating
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes showing slight signs of wear
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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FE08 XKL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FE08 XKL, 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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FE08 XKL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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