MOT Status
ValidMileage
118,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor drops (3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front brakes imbalance 42% limit 50%
Front suspension arm at o/s front bush becoming unbonded
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front brakes imbalance 42% limit 50%
Front suspension arm at o/s front bush becoming unbonded
Light scratch windscreen
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Light scratch windscreen
Front and rear brake pads low
Front and rear brake pads low
Rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Front Side lamp worked when tapped
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Side lamp worked when tapped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn edge close to limit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads very low
n/s/f tyre worn edges,
o/s/f tyre worn edges,
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads very low
n/s/f tyre worn edges,
o/s/f tyre worn edges,
front inner brake pads worn.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK08 WTC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MK08 WTC, 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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How do I check the history of MK08 WTC?
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What year was MK08 WTC registered?
MK08 WTC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2008.
Is MK08 WTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK08 WTC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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