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FD08 FVX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,779 mi
Last recorded80,779 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 80,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear body /chassis badly corrode and holed where rear subframe front mounting bolts on. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear body/chassis corroded and covered in underseal at rear subframe mounting point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,578 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm across centre 3/4, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil level below minimum

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm across centre 3/4, bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,692 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,692 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 61,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,925 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail link arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,068 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 58,067 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,874 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 53,643 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 53,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion rear brake disc

offside front of steering rack starting to leak

tyre treads getting low

Fail 28 Jan 2017 45,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor not securing in position (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion rear brake disc

offside front of steering rack starting to leak

tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2016 41,391 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 35,267 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 29,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 29,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2013 23,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 19,723 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 19,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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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FD08 FVX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD08 FVX, 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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FD08 FVX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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