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SM57 SGV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,329 mi
Last recorded95,329 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 SGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 95,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint to rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 80,550 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 80,549 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,770 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 72,760 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 46,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,735 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 24,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,271 miles

nsf tyre cracked

osf tyre cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,662 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM57 SGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM57 SGV, 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 SM57 SGV registered?

SM57 SGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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