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SD08 UCT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,070 mi
Last recorded130,070 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 UCT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 130,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,865 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded /incomplete

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded/leak of gases

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,050 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,041 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,849 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

All front suspension components corroded

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,828 miles

Engine covers

Front brake bacjking plates corroded

Front brakes binding

Rear exhaust section corroded

Under trays fitted

Both rear brakes discoloured

All front suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 74,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,268 miles

rear centre seat belt stalk casing damaged(seat belt still engages and disengages)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,374 miles

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight movement

offside front droplink has slight movement at lower balljoint

Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 33,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 32,957 miles

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

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

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 UCT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD08 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

SD08 UCT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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