MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded 2XS (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroding! (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroding! (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded
rear brake disc worn
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear back plate corroded
Rear ANTIROLL BAR RUSTING
Rear AXLE RUSTING
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Back plate corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Back plate corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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MJ08 CKY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MJ08 CKY, 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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MJ08 CKY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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