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FG08 RZA

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 107,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,542 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,665 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,633 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 56,021 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 13 Nov 2015 56,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE & VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 14 Nov 2014 43,111 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,111 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,210 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 21,200 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,022 miles

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

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 RZA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RZA, 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 FG08 RZA registered?

FG08 RZA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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