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SF08 WOU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,082 mi
Last recorded108,082 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,082 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on further look at n/s/r brake sticking slight

advice on look at n/s/f side light come on with knock

Fail 15 Feb 2018 108,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on further look at n/s/r brake sticking slight

advice on look at n/s/f side light come on with knock

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,408 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 95,408 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,674 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 31 Jan 2014 50,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,550 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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SF08 WOU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 SF08 WOU, 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 SF08 WOU registered?

SF08 WOU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is SF08 WOU safe to buy?

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