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FG08 SZT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,867 mi
Last recorded92,867 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system poor condition

front subframe corroded

steering rack damp

underside components corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 24 Oct 2022 92,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system poor condition

front subframe corroded

steering rack damp

underside components corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,803 miles

front subframe corroded

handbrake efforts just in limit

steering rack damp

underside components heavily corroded and undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2021 92,801 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyres deflated

front subframe corroded

steering rack damp

underside components heavily corroded and undersealed

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,653 miles

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front strut top mount corroded

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

all exhaust joints corroded

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,650 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front strut top mount corroded

Front subframe and suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear shock corroded

all brake discs corroded

all exhaust joints corroded

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

exhaust hangers corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak,

steering rack weeping fluid

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside components

exhaust hangers corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak,

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,982 miles

both brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake and discs in poor condition

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,247 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2015 86,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,067 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front exhaust flexi joint worn

underside components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 74,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,779 miles

Both N/S tyres worn unevenly.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 74,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both N/S tyres worn unevenly.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes discs lipped

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes discs lipped

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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FG08 SZT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG08 SZT, 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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FG08 SZT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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