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MV08 SSK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,351 mi
Last recorded164,351 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 164,351 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 163,516 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 150,489 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 127,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,297 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 123,297 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,113 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 118,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,790 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,437 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 40,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

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 SSK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

MV08 SSK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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