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SE08 VEM

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,237 mi
Last recorded118,237 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 118,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,402 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight fluid leak at steering rack

Slight play from both steering arms

Fail 8 Aug 2015 81,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight fluid leak at steering rack

Slight play from both steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2014 70,644 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 70,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,417 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

child seat fitted nsr

front number plate damaged

nsf tyre scrubbed

osf tyre scrubbed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,286 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low

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)

Rear brake pads appear quite low

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 VEM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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