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SL08 VCX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,842 mi
Last recorded129,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,842 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 129,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,672 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working intermittently (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 109,407 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 109,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flexys and both fronts to flexys excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,488 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 99,465 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 89,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,152 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,551 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,654 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 56,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,673 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,779 miles

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to seperate

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 VCX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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