MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,941 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
O/S Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
O/S Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SA08 ACV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 ACV, 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 SA08 ACV registered?
SA08 ACV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.
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