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SA08 HDL

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HDL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly leak.clutch anti slip missing.both head light lenses slightly poor condition.both rear coil spring slightly corroded.

prop shaft has slightly play ,center mount.n/s/washer jeat slightly poor condition.o/s/f/cv boot clip slightly poor condition.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,362 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury chassis (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury chassis (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury subframe (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

exhaust slightly leak.clutch anti slip missing.both head light lenses slightly poor condition,both rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2022 112,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside and offside front headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,010 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear of vehicle has been repaired previously around subframe mounts

Fail 23 Aug 2021 100,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle has been repaired previously around subframe mounts

Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,334 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged

both headlamp lens going misty

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged nearside

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens going misty

Pass 17 Aug 2019 76,189 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 76,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 66,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 58,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 53,852 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,102 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 50,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,763 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 43,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,228 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre on or close to wear bars

offside front tyre wearing at shoulders

Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,344 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 HDL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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