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SA08 ACZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,909 mi
Last recorded90,909 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 90,909 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER SERVO STARTING TO CORRODE, IN CLIPS.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 90,909 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER SERVO STARTING TO CORRODE, IN CLIPS.

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 82,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 82,533 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill(marked), nr trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,293 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,279 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill, near rear suspension forward mount(marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,345 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease(split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 62,345 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease(split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 49,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 49,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (completely detached from bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 & 16" B (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,914 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 33,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,419 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,160 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 23,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,578 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ACZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

SA08 ACZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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