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AF08 OCX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,718 mi
Last recorded118,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,718 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 117,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,604 miles

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres getting low 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,817 miles

knock from front d-bushes

Fail 9 Sep 2013 82,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

knock from front d-bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,601 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,601 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,768 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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AF08 OCX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF08 OCX, 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 AF08 OCX registered?

AF08 OCX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AF08 OCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 OCX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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