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AB08 FUT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,699 mi
Last recorded142,699 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 142,699 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,698 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,698 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 133,829 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 128,808 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 128,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 124,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 124,847 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 120,076 miles

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 8 May 2012 96,352 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 96,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 69,196 miles

Both front tyres worn quite badly on inner and outer edges.

Front discs look quite worn/big lips on outer edges.

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 FUT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AB08 FUT, 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 AB08 FUT registered?

AB08 FUT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is AB08 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 FUT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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