MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded And Holed (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded N/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine Coolant Level Low
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s Front Strut Top Mount Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack N/s (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (4.4.3 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tow Ball Not Fitted
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated O/s And N/s Front (5.2.3 (l))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay fixed in the up position (3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay fixed in the up position (3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front exhaust system corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside rear brake disc corroded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear brake disc corroded
front brake discs worn on inner surfaces
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
fuel tank damaged
o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN08 HNJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 FN08 HNJ, 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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FN08 HNJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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