MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced o/s/f chassis leg at rear of front subframe fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected Lock to lock notchy, stiff at times and vibration through steering. (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at joint between front pipe and centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Front subframe and suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Grease around inner cv boot (no hole to be found).
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fowling on antiroll bar link. (1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Fuel filler pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and slight perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Fowling on brake hose. (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slightly perished on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Both outer sills corroding at rear.
Rear Exhaust joint between centre pipe and rear pipe badly corroded.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear subframe and suspension components corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has cracking between tread
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper blade torn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear discs slightly pitted.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SY58 MFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SY58 MFO, 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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SY58 MFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.
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