MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise further inspection/repair (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust major leak at flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
under-trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
front inner brake discs corroded
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 SSJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 MV08 SSJ, 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 MV08 SSJ registered?
MV08 SSJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is MV08 SSJ safe to buy?
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