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SW08AKN
2008 KIA SPORTAGE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1975cc
General Information
- Registration SW08AKN
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SPORTAGE
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1975cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure straps broken (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,914 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,113 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,898 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2021 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,583 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,583 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,019 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at suspension arm (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,511 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,812 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,812 MI
11 Jun 202631 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,620 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2015 11 Jun 202630 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
18 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,293 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,429 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,429 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,363 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,934 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08AKN was registered on 2008-03-28
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