MOT Status
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143,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 leaks, rear box seam and joint (8.2.2.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps show no image on test equipment (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn joint nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
areas of surface corrosion to underside
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
areas of surface corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded
Front TYRES worn 3-4mm
Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion
exhaust clamps and mountings corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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ML08 SXN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SXN, 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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What year was ML08 SXN registered?
ML08 SXN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is ML08 SXN safe to buy?
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