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SV08 KNE

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KNE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2024 92,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,329 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,602 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 89,600 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected SUSPECT BELT SLIPPING CAUSED BY BATTERY POWER (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 88,885 miles

Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,471 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine top cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine top cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 71,115 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe slightly damaged slightly corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 71,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2016 68,439 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 68,439 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,662 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from fan belt

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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SV08 KNE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SV08 KNE, 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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SV08 KNE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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