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SA08 TNN

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,596 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 115,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 111,927 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 111,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,086 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 100,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,287 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 94,287 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,583 miles

Exhaust system and hangers corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level low...topped up +1l

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded and flexi section braiding split

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded and flexi section braiding split

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,775 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,598 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 TNN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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