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SC08 KNO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 KNO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 97,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 97,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,342 miles

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

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 87,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 79,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,269 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,818 miles

ALL TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED ON INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,642 miles

Front disc inner faces corroded but not to excess

Rear disc inner faces corroded but not to excess

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,646 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,808 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,807 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 51,660 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,915 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,068 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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SC08 KNO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC08 KNO, 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 SC08 KNO registered?

SC08 KNO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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