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AM08 XRR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XRR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 72,008 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 65,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,462 miles

Both OSF & NSF bottom ball joint slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm 235 60 16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 235 60 16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both OSF & NSF bottom ball joint slightly perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm 235 60 16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 235 60 16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,242 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,660 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on replacement limit-==-=Recommend replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,149 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 34,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,167 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,120 miles

o/s front lower wishbone inner bush deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,276 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,247 miles

hand brake high travel

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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AM08 XRR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM08 XRR, 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 AM08 XRR registered?

AM08 XRR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 XRR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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