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AO08 KNU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,402 mi
Last recorded104,402 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2018 104,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,044 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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AO08 KNU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO08 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

AO08 KNU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AO08 KNU safe to buy?

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