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SB57 UNG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,540 mi
Last recorded117,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 UNG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 117,540 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi brake pipe hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber significantly worn on edge "Replacement Advised" (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp partially insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror partially insecure (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Although overall parking brake test requirements were comfortably meet, notable imbalance across the axle was noted.

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are showing significant signs of corrosion, but are judged to still be serviceable at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes are showing significant signs of deterioration, but are judged to still be serviceable at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 117,448 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All 3 rear diff bushes deteriorated

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

Nearside Front fog light insecure but unlikely to be come detached

Nearside side mirror loose but unlikely to become detached

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

brake pedal rubber worn but still providing efficient grip

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2023 98,678 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 98,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Pos. 2

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,169 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriated !

Front Both front tyres perishing on sidewalls !

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,497 miles

Exhaust system rusty.

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 24,499 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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SB57 UNG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB57 UNG, 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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SB57 UNG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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