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SR08 ATF

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR08 ATF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 149,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Jun 2021 145,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,358 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,933 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,013 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,013 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 74,843 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 23 Aug 2011 51,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,103 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped.

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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SR08 ATF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SR08 ATF, 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 SR08 ATF registered?

SR08 ATF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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