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SK08 UEX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 UEX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 95,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,078 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,284 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 85,282 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,554 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 78,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,451 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 62,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,280 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2014 51,063 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 40,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 40,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,362 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 32,362 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 23,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 23,196 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SK08 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

SK08 UEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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