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SL08 DSE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 DSE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,572 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 112,532 miles

Emissions not tested due to know gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 109,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,689 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 101,114 miles

both front suspension arms front bush worn

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms have corrosion

o/s/r and o/s/f brake back plates holed and corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 101,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front suspension arms front bush worn

front exhaust clamp split

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms have corrosion

o/s/r and o/s/f brake back plates holed and corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,425 miles

front exhaust bracket split

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust bracket split

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,603 miles

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,603 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs have slight corrosion and wear

Cover sills fitted

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,081 miles

slight leak from exhaust at flexy pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,730 miles

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose has corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipe going to n/s/f flexy hose has corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake pads show signs of overheating

Fail 26 Mar 2013 80,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake pads show signs of overheating

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,073 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,855 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SL08 DSE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL08 DSE, 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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SL08 DSE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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