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AP08 HSU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,997 mi
Last recorded89,997 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2023 85,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,205 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 83,204 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,891 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 66,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,732 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,982 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,455 miles

rear pads low

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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AP08 HSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AP08 HSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 HSU registered?

AP08 HSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is AP08 HSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 HSU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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