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MA08 JWG

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,422 mi
Last recorded137,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JWG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 137,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sunvisor worn in closed position

Fail 24 Oct 2022 137,422 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Sunvisor worn in closed position

Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,836 miles

EML is on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS and NS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 132,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

EML is on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS and NS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,861 miles

EML on.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint split pin missing, but the nut appears tight.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,229 miles

engine mil on (pre 1/7/2008)

Pass 3 Dec 2018 111,021 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,563 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,548 miles

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,779 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,378 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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MA08 JWG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA08 JWG, 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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MA08 JWG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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