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K19 WJK

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 WJK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,011 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and nearing legal limit

Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,009 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges and nearing legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT,S & REAR,S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,379 miles

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

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

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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K19 WJK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K19 WJK, 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 K19 WJK registered?

K19 WJK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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