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SC57 VOK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 107,540 miles

Heavily under sealed

Outer sills cover fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 107,528 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavily under sealed

Outer sills cover fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 95,895 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 95,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 89,023 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,816 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,067 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 71,368 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 71,368 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,320 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,892 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,117 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,201 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 VOK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc 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 SC57 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

SC57 VOK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is SC57 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 VOK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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