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EA08 OKD

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,442 mi
Last recorded111,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 111,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank has some staining - advise inspection

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,734 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended center rear black buckle not working (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank has some staining - advise inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light general corrosion on rear suspension and brake back plates

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

light general corrosion on rear suspension and brake back plates

Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,246 miles

DPF pressure sensor not attached

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DPF pressure sensor not attached

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 74,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,987 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,987 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,594 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 26,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,221 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge !

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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EA08 OKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA08 OKD, 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 EA08 OKD registered?

EA08 OKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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