MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very high level of surface corrosion on subframe strongly advise, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Emissions not tested Exhaust holed at rear joint front pipe to silencer. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very high level of surface corrosion on subframe strongly advise, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both rear dust shields corroded/missing.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Below turbo, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on3. ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe could be leaking at flexible joint, (6.1.2 (a))
Front winter tyres fitted,
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside edge, (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear dust cover missing,
coolant low in overflow,
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe could be leaking at flexible joint, (6.1.2 (a))
Front winter tyres fitted,
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not correctly fitted motor. (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside edge, (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear dust cover missing,
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
coolant low in overflow,
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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RJ08 YMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ08 YMU, 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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RJ08 YMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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