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AO08 XMK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 126,419 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2018 120,385 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 120,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,769 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,467 miles

Some wear in offside front lower arm front bushing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,316 miles

A little wear in front lower arms front bushings

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,062 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,164 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,687 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 XMK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

AO08 XMK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is AO08 XMK safe to buy?

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