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SA08 VSM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,045 mi
Last recorded126,045 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 VSM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 126,045 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,483 miles

general rust to under body and subframe

Fail 15 Feb 2023 116,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general rust to under body and subframe

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 93,633 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 93,633 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,741 miles

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

drivers sun visor mount is worn

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,971 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 67,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened stabilizer (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,392 miles

Offside Front bottom suspension arm ,front bush starting to split

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,392 miles

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

Offside Front bottom suspension arm ,front bush starting to split

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,802 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VSM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

SA08 VSM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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