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SC57 VOT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,861 mi
Last recorded120,861 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 120,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components are corroded but do not appear significantly weakened

Fail 26 Mar 2021 120,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working worked after 'tapping' (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components are corroded but do not appear significantly weakened

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 108,944 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear drive shaft (inner) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 103,114 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,702 miles

Fuel tank strap deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 91,072 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,040 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,725 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front flexy section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,635 miles

front flexy section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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 VOT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

SC57 VOT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 January 2008.

Is SC57 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 VOT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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