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SK08 ONV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,023 mi
Last recorded53,023 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ONV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 53,023 miles

advise(front pads outer 70% worn inners look 80% )

advise(rear pads 80% worn)

Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

advise(both front & os,r tyres wearing low)

advise(front pads outer 70% worn inners look 80% )

advise(rear pads 80% worn)

Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,028 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 32,103 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around 3 mm centre tread 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around 3 mm centre tread 225 55 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,947 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 16,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 15,813 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 15,813 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 14,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,519 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 9,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,355 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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SK08 ONV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK08 ONV, 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 SK08 ONV registered?

SK08 ONV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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