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AC08 CRU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,592 mi
Last recorded99,592 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,592 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 95,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 92,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 92,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,619 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smear screen

Fail 26 Mar 2016 70,601 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers smear screen

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,457 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 45,308 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,491 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,510 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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AC08 CRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AC08 CRU, 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 AC08 CRU registered?

AC08 CRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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