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122,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system corroding
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating but secure at time of test M
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test
Exhaust system corroding throughout but solid at present.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding slightly but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded lightly both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes just starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive does drip but within limits at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))
headlamp lenses going cloudy
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
engine management light on
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
noise from auxiliary/timing belt area
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded very light corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn low
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded very light corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer tyre worn low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres edges bald
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres edges bald
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge
offside front tyre starting to perish bewteen treads
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LV08 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 LV08 ZMU, 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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LV08 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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