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FD08 DMO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,346 mi
Last recorded109,346 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,257 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 109,257 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,952 miles

both front wipers smearing

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 77,842 miles

slightly play in inner rack joint

Fail 5 Aug 2015 77,842 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front disc inner faces badly worn

rear discs worn

rear wiper split

slightly play in inner rack joint

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,837 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 44,741 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,038 miles

advise nearside wing mirror cracked

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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FD08 DMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD08 DMO, 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 FD08 DMO registered?

FD08 DMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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