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CU08 OGB

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OGB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,498 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,123 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 70,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL light on indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small pipe detached from DPF filter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also tyre perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,230 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,208 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 32,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,034 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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CU08 OGB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU08 OGB, 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 CU08 OGB registered?

CU08 OGB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is CU08 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU08 OGB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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