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HJ08 RZM

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 84,655 miles

rear subframe is corroded

rear tyres are perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2018 84,653 miles

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

rear subframe is corroded

rear tyres are perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,081 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 80,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,654 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 74,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearingon inner outer treads

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,315 miles

engine cover fitted

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre is perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2014 64,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,507 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,971 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,753 miles

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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HJ08 RZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ08 RZM, 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 HJ08 RZM registered?

HJ08 RZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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