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SP08 WWL

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,143 mi
Last recorded38,143 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,913 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 36,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 34,696 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 30,234 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 30,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,481 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,927 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 19,927 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,783 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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SP08 WWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP08 WWL, 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 SP08 WWL registered?

SP08 WWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is SP08 WWL safe to buy?

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