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114,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill has slight visible corrosion behind sill covers, may be worse in hidden area’s not visible due to sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside of main front mounting members (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside outer sill has slight visible corrosion behind sill covers, may be worse in hidden area’s not visible due to sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forwardmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive exhaust leak, not triggering emissions analyzer (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe from catalytic converter through and including flexy pipe and secondary catalytic converter excessively corroded and heavily perforated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn heavily on shoulders, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe heavily perforated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Maybe excessively worn bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm rearmost inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Passing through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Drive belt slipping excessively (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front tyres worn heavily on shoulders, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front passing through inner wing slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front passing through inner wing slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mileage was recorded incorrectly by me on previous initial test performed on 04-11-2020 at 96946 when it should have been recorded at 96846 this mileage is now correct on this pass certificate
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Fitted incorrectly and not secure, high possibility of sliding and short circuiting against engine (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to cat flange corroded/split (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working On continuously, possibly incorrect bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear discs corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm likely to fail Nearside and offside rear lower rearmost arms (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear lower tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy split (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Possible poor bulb (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
os hand brake operation noisy
hand travel
surface corrosion of brake disc faces
exhaust outer flexi insecure
advise hand brake travel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SV08 UBR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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