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FG08 RZC

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 94,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 87,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,791 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 79,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 73,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,316 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 60,316 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,083 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 41,671 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 31,354 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,313 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,371 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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FG08 RZC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol 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 FG08 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

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

Is FG08 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 RZC 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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