MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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