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SD08 UCG

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,066 mi
Last recorded100,066 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,066 miles

all disc back plates corroded

exhaust corroded

hand brake long

slight bind front brakes

slight bind rear brakes, slight imbalance, have been hot, corroded/worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 84,961 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2016 84,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,686 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 62,686 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,116 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,295 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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SD08 UCG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD08 UCG, 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 SD08 UCG registered?

SD08 UCG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 UCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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