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114,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Various suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Various suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, but o/s very bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and has screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general wear and score marks on both front brake discs
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor. (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction visor. (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f wiper torn but still clearing screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PJ08 VNL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 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 PJ08 VNL, 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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PJ08 VNL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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