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KP08 TZM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 TZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 143,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre balding on far inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear age related corrosion on all suspension components

middle and rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 138,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre (215/65x16)worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaking from rear of engine

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,455 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 127,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 124,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/5 worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/4mm worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 110,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,661 miles

child seat nearside rear

small chip in screen

Fail 12 Dec 2015 103,661 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat nearside rear

small chip in screen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 93,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,447 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,447 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s suspension arm bush starting to unbond

wind screen scratched

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s suspension arm bush starting to unbond

wind screen scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,274 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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KP08 TZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KP08 TZM, 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 KP08 TZM registered?

KP08 TZM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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