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FG08 SNJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,862 mi
Last recorded121,862 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,862 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,471 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFF SIDE REAR AND NEAR SIDE REAR ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

REAR DIFF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Nov 2018 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,865 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,865 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,286 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,725 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 83,515 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 83,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,096 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 SNJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

FG08 SNJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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