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FE08 EKZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,861 mi
Last recorded132,861 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 132,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 123,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 116,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 107,564 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 107,564 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 103,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 96,939 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 89,622 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 89,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,859 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,246 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,072 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 EKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

FE08 EKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is FE08 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 EKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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