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SE08 LKZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 LKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,483 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FORWARD BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING INSECURE. (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,206 miles

Engine management light flashes indicating a fault

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Been making contact with tyre on a full lock (3.4.3)

Offside Front Wiper blade is smeary

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 78,199 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level is over filled (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper corner area (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine management light flashes indicating a fault

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Been making contact with tyre on a full lock (3.4.3)

Parking brake efficiency has only just met the requirements, advise that adjustment/repair maybe necessary. Recorded at 16%

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,370 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 74,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake excessively fluctuating Both front (3.7.B.3)

Emissions not tested Engine oil level is overfilled (7.4.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 32% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn thin on outer edge

Offside Front wiper blade is smeary

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake backing plates are detriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,043 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,436 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 61,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 52,462 miles

E.M. LIGHT FLASHING ON & OFF

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,663 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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SE08 LKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SE08 LKZ, 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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SE08 LKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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