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CK08 EMF

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,317 mi
Last recorded84,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 EMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 71,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,069 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 58,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 54,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 51,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,597 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,122 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 46,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,748 miles

Driver's sunvisor insecure, taped to headlining.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,057 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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CK08 EMF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CK08 EMF, 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 CK08 EMF registered?

CK08 EMF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CK08 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 EMF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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