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AB08 FTO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,949 mi
Last recorded147,949 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 FTO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 147,949 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,711 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 141,541 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,926 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 139,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 113,743 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2017 113,743 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 106,253 miles

all brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 106,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2014 95,367 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,316 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AB08 FTO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AB08 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 FTO registered?

AB08 FTO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AB08 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FTO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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