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AO08 FXB

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,060 miles

Engine bearing /pulley noisy

Fail 18 Feb 2026 94,875 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear connection blowing & rear silencer minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,180 miles

Exhaust system corroded & several minor blows

Fail 7 Mar 2025 90,180 miles

Exhaust system corroded & several minor blows

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section , blowing at connection & exhaust flex weak (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres perished & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 80,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust section , blowing at connection & exhaust flex weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres perished & cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 75,337 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor

Fail 26 Feb 2019 65,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust poor

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,236 miles

all 4 tyres close to limits

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,346 miles

Offside Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Nearside Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Central Front Under Tray Fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,821 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,152 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre worn around outer edges

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,170 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

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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AO08 FXB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AO08 FXB, 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 AO08 FXB registered?

AO08 FXB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AO08 FXB safe to buy?

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