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SC57 VOJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,025 mi
Last recorded108,025 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 VOJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,025 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,514 miles

rear tyres are getting low

underside,suspension and brakes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,093 miles

dip beam is poor

very slight exhaust blow (back box)

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,075 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,073 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,570 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,652 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 31,969 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 19,048 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,040 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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SC57 VOJ 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 SC57 VOJ, 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 SC57 VOJ registered?

SC57 VOJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is SC57 VOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 VOJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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