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MJ08 CKY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,138 mi
Last recorded116,138 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CKY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2022 116,138 miles

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))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 116,135 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroding! (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 112,232 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 100,744 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 100,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,228 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake disc worn

Fail 21 Jun 2018 94,219 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,742 miles

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 ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 86,742 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,291 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,647 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,647 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,809 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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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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