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SV08 UFE

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,239 mi
Last recorded135,239 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 135,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 129,665 miles

Central Stop lamp inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 124,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 120,472 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,961 miles

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

underbody slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,794 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 113,789 miles

Brake performance not tested do to corrosion on suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail excess corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail excess corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,357 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear bumper lower mounts corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 108,313 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 108,313 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,869 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,381 miles

Brake pipe above rear diff slightly corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper worn and not working

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,466 miles

drive belts cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,498 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 UFE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UFE, 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 SV08 UFE registered?

SV08 UFE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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