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P13 DOR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 DOR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 100,971 miles

Eml light on

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 86,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,382 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 73,382 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,063 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 53,937 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,937 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,176 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 46,176 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,683 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 36,579 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P13 DOR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P13 DOR, 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 P13 DOR registered?

P13 DOR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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