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AO08 UHN

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,041 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 113,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Slight service brake fluctuation detected on road test

Pass 13 Sep 2018 104,049 miles

Front Inner DISCS PITTED AND SLIGHTLY WARN

Fail 13 Sep 2018 104,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner DISCS PITTED AND SLIGHTLY WARN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,530 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,591 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,991 miles

front wipers slightly smery

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,158 miles

sheilds fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,748 miles

slighr wear front discs

Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,573 miles

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

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 UHN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UHN, 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 UHN registered?

AO08 UHN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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