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EU08 RSX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 RSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,932 miles

offside front mirror glass cable tied

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,463 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,732 miles

front brake pads very close to minimum thickness

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

rear brake pads very close to minimum thickness

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 47,905 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,025 miles

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 33,256 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,710 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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EU08 RSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU08 RSX, 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 EU08 RSX?

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What year was EU08 RSX registered?

EU08 RSX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is EU08 RSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 RSX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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