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SL08 OLC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 103,618 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 103,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,678 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

all 3 exhaust flanges corroded, but not leaking.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,126 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at particulate filter (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

all 3 exhaust flanges corroded, but not leaking.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 64,640 miles

all exhaust flanges corroded,but not leaking.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,706 miles

smoke emissions so low not detected by DSM.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,105 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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SL08 OLC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OLC, 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 SL08 OLC registered?

SL08 OLC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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