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MV08 SNZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,232 mi
Last recorded73,232 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 SNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 73,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,381 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))

exhaust heat shield loose on cat

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,023 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,871 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 38,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,116 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 31,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,669 miles

ADVISE nail in offside rear tyre on inner shoulder

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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MV08 SNZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MV08 SNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 SNZ registered?

MV08 SNZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is MV08 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 SNZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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