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FD08 FXW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,008 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2020 108,008 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2019 106,492 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 106,492 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 100,944 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 93,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 84,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 73,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 63,693 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 52,647 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,464 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,396 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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FD08 FXW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

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

Is FD08 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD08 FXW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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