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ML08 SXM

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,664 mi
Last recorded115,664 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 115,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))

covers on sills

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,939 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nsf and osf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nsf and osf (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to subframe and arms slight corrosion to front crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 19 Mar 2021 95,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and corroded flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust system corroded along full length

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and corroded flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded along full length

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust all section joints corroded

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,155 miles

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 85,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,722 miles

Nearside Front edges of tread getting low

front flexible section and middleand rear joints of exhaust corroded

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 13 Mar 2017 76,722 miles

Nearside Front edges of tread getting low

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front flexible section and middleand rear joints of exhaust corroded

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,577 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,084 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,084 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,938 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,321 miles

Advise front wipers worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ML08 SXM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML08 SXM, 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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ML08 SXM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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