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SV08 UEX

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,995 mi
Last recorded83,995 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 UEX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2024 83,995 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Chassis in such condition it is dangerous to drive (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Anti-roll bar D bush mounting area has large hole caused by weakening of mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OUITER SILLS CORRODED

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OUITER SILLS CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 57,232 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 57,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 47,776 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 46,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,494 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 44,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement play in n/s front wish bone rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight trace of grease at track rod end ball joint gaiter. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight corrosion in area where pipe goes through o/s/f wing at rubber grommet. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight trace of oil. (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,398 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 32,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,158 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,377 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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SV08 UEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV08 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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