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SP08 WXC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened early replacement is advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,336 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened early replacement is advised (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear hand brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,429 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2017 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,361 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

stearing rack slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,258 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,590 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 WXC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

SP08 WXC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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