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SA08 TOH

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,765 mi
Last recorded125,765 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 TOH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 125,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 118,200 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 118,200 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2017 109,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,288 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,503 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 30 Apr 2013 58,744 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 47,541 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 47,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,435 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 TOH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

SA08 TOH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SA08 TOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 TOH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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