MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust flexi damage
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi damage
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And rear (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))
engine is missing
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Blocked ?????? (3.5 (a))
Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Coolant bottle empty
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside lamp lens securing screws excessively corroded and will need a replacement lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes up 14 clicks to the stop (1.1.6 (c))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Blocked ???? (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. 235 60 16 100H Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Front Upper Coolant bottle empty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Shoulder. 235 60 16 100H Bridgestone ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear tyre cracking
rear wiper blade split
o/s/f arm bush very slightly unbonded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
all brake discs corroded and pitted
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FL08 XSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 FL08 XSY, 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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FL08 XSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2008.
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