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SA08 ACU

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,747 mi
Last recorded108,747 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ACU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,747 miles

vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside

Fail 27 May 2022 108,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed plus weak (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 104,603 miles

Exhaust corroded

both number plates starting to discolour

grease on brake pipes

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 May 2020 99,819 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bushes worn

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 96,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 96,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 91,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension arm lower corroded and weak

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear suspension arm lower rear corroded and weak

Fail 2 May 2018 91,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system excessively rough when turn lock to lock and cold (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension arm lower corroded and weak

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Rear suspension arm lower rear corroded and weak

Pass 23 May 2017 90,112 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 86,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 May 2015 78,661 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,791 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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SA08 ACU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol 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 SA08 ACU, 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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SA08 ACU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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