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SM08 WDK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,370 mi
Last recorded106,370 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WDK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,370 miles

Front exhaust system has 2 x exhaust bandages applied to exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/60/16 (h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around a previously welded repaired section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 106,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 106,002 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle will not stay within the parameters of the fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,387 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 87,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,490 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,181 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,282 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Dec 2012 52,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,145 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 44,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,375 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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SM08 WDK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM08 WDK, 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 SM08 WDK registered?

SM08 WDK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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