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SV08 YWN

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 YWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 109,442 miles

Brake performance not tested rear disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust major leek of gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure flexey pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,399 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar drop link boot detached but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 23 Sep 2015 92,360 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar drop link boot detached but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,281 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,281 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Alot of free play at handbrake lever

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,619 miles

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

advise cut on tread area showing cords but not greater than 25mm

advise nearside front side light slightly dim

advise ofside rear abs wire loose insecure

advise exposed live wire from positive on battery

Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,614 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

advise cut on tread area showing cords but not greater than 25mm

advise nearside front side light slightly dim

advise ofside rear abs wire loose insecure

advise exposed live wire from positive on battery

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,062 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 YWN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

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

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