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A14 FCR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,584 mi
Last recorded65,584 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 FCR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,584 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 65,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,218 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 64,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 61,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,412 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2022 55,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 53,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear anti-roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 53,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear anti-roll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 235/60r16 avon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm 235/60r16 avon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 42,478 miles

Parking brake just met requirements (weak)

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,563 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,994 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 19,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,449 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,258 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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A14 FCR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 FCR, 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 A14 FCR registered?

A14 FCR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is A14 FCR safe to buy?

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