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FD08 HRG

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 HRG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,146 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,916 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,916 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,029 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear suspension components, mountings, frame, arms are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 81,132 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 81,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 76,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 59,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 50,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,827 miles

Windscreen has alot of stone chips in it.Not restricting drivers view and is not dangerous

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HRG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

FD08 HRG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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