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FG08 FGN

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,186 mi
Last recorded60,186 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FGN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,857 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 56,699 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,302 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,582 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,178 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 40,200 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

VEHICLE PASSED EMISSIONS TEST, NO PRINTOUT WAS PRODUCED DUE TO LOW EMISSIONS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,657 miles

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

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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FG08 FGN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FG08 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 FGN registered?

FG08 FGN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is FG08 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 FGN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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