MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
outer sill covers fitted obscuring some under side components
rear brake discs corroded
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
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
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
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advise front wipers worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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