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MM08 EWL

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,015 mi
Last recorded127,015 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 EWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 127,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,361 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,108 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,563 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 29 Feb 2020 109,352 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 103,307 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,598 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,953 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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MM08 EWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM08 EWL, 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 MM08 EWL registered?

MM08 EWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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