MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened several holes due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL08 YVP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?
SL08 YVP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is SL08 YVP safe to buy?
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