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AF08 OCR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,732 mi
Last recorded165,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OCR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,732 miles

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Pass 26 Apr 2017 154,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 154,221 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 142,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 129,984 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 117,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 117,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,289 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,083 miles

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

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

Rear axle rubber mount starting to split O/s/R drive shaft oil seal leaking

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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AF08 OCR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AF08 OCR, 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 AF08 OCR registered?

AF08 OCR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AF08 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OCR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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