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SW08 KAK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 KAK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,842 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 105,169 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 105,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 101,907 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 May 2024 101,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section join to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 95,860 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 95,859 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 88,543 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 88,543 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 80,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,294 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,331 miles

DPF has pipe loose from corroded fittings very slight blow from corroded area

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,973 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,988 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 44,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 35,639 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,639 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 26,348 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 26,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SW08 KAK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW08 KAK, 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 SW08 KAK registered?

SW08 KAK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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