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REZ 7906

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,380 mi
Last recorded122,380 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 7906
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,380 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 122,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 107,488 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,917 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,910 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

eml on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,981 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,979 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,211 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,962 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,189 miles

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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REZ 7906 is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REZ 7906, 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 REZ 7906 registered?

REZ 7906 is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is REZ 7906 safe to buy?

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