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KU08 KKH

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,148 mi
Last recorded138,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KKH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 138,148 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Winter tyre fitted? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 125,032 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Winter tyre fitted? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and uneven wear on inner edge 2255517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge. 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 112,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge and uneven wear on inner edge 2255517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge. 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,483 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,191 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,792 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,919 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 33,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KU08 KKH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU08 KKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 KKH registered?

KU08 KKH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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