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102,457 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak around the front pipe and the back box (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam in poor position ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near the fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm front bush separated from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak around the front pipe and the back box (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam in poor position ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near the fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak high up near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak high up near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advise unable to check fully all inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus under engine bay due to the above .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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FM08 SRO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 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 FM08 SRO, 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 FM08 SRO registered?
FM08 SRO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2008.
Is FM08 SRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM08 SRO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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