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SB08 EJZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,007 mi
Last recorded136,007 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 136,007 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 123,221 miles

brake pipes at ends slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Fail 18 Dec 2021 123,221 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes at ends slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at steering arms

Pass 12 Dec 2020 111,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking to nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers corroded and limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexi detoriated

Fail 4 Jun 2019 99,897 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking to nearside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers corroded and limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust flexi detoriated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,874 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2017 86,305 miles

steering rack n/s has slight dampness

Fail 22 May 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom suspension arm forward most bush has separated from arm (2.4.G.2)

steering rack n/s has slight dampness

Pass 30 May 2016 78,213 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 71,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,844 miles

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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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SB08 EJZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB08 EJZ, 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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SB08 EJZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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