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FE08 EFG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,894 mi
Last recorded52,894 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EFG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 52,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 45,724 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 45,715 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,439 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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FE08 EFG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FE08 EFG, 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 FE08 EFG registered?

FE08 EFG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 EFG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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