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FE08 ENX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ENX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,795 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,594 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 107,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 94,302 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,432 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,222 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

poor beam pattern in offside headlamp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,017 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,811 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,921 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,850 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards coveing some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front steering rack inner link has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front steering rack inner link has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,796 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 ENX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ENX, 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 ENX registered?

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

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