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SK08 ZLZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,000 mi
Last recorded84,000 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 ZLZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,154 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,170 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,258 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,631 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 ZLZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK08 ZLZ registered?

SK08 ZLZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SK08 ZLZ safe to buy?

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