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AP08 MTE

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

71,266 mi
Last recorded71,266 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 MTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 61,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 49,757 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 49,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 49,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 49,421 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 48,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 47,819 miles

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 27 May 2016 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2015 46,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 34,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,642 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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AP08 MTE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 AP08 MTE, 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 AP08 MTE registered?

AP08 MTE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is AP08 MTE safe to buy?

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