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FG08 JMX

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,988 mi
Last recorded90,988 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,988 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (3.5.1g)

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Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,473 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section split (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (3.5.1g)

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Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,010 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 26,509 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 26,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JMX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

FG08 JMX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FG08 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 JMX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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