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AU08 CXT

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,651 mi
Last recorded58,651 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,978 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,296 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 50,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 46,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner and outer edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 25,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 19,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,402 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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AU08 CXT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU08 CXT, 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

How do I check the history of AU08 CXT?

You can check the full history of AU08 CXT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU08 CXT registered?

AU08 CXT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AU08 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 CXT shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU08 CXT have outstanding finance?

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