MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
DSM unable to register reading (possibly due to leak)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear brake pipe/hose mount corroded/broken
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside fuel tank strap corroded / broken
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear subframe covered in underseal / similar
bonnet secondary locking device seized
fuel tank appears damp on offside but no obvious leaks
various corrosion / underseal applied , unable to fully inspect
front and suspension arm bush are perished for age
n/s and o/s lower sill cover with under sill
rear axcel been coverd with under sill
slight oil leak
underbody corrosion surface
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point / sub frame outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened NS + OS sub area frame as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underbody corroded and undersealed not allowing full inspection
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top mount assembly partially seized
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary locking device seized
corrosion nearside and offside rear inner / outer sill
nearside steering rack gaiter /track rod/end damp. weep
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front strut top mount assembly partially seized
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet secondary locking device seized
corrosion nearside and offside rear inner / outer sill
nearside steering rack gaiter /track rod/end damp. weep
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to diesel partical filter (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust in poor condition
Front exhaust in poor condition
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to diesel partical filter (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust in poor condition
Front exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper torn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SG08 FFC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 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 SG08 FFC, 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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SG08 FFC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2008.
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