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SG08 CTM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 CTM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 115,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 115,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 111,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,640 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 74,370 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 74,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,969 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)

general corrosion on exhaust systemat flanges and joints

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

o/s rear tyre 4.00 mm tread depth n/s rear tyre 3.5 mm tread depth

Pass 28 May 2013 58,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade torn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 26 May 2012 45,919 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres on 2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 21 May 2011 32,173 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)

PARTS OF BRAKE PIPES NOT VISIBLE BEHIND FUEL TANK AND PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND WORN

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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SG08 CTM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SG08 CTM, 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 SG08 CTM registered?

SG08 CTM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is SG08 CTM safe to buy?

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