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FG08 XRK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,880 mi
Last recorded118,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,880 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 113,660 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 91,435 miles

advise nearside front tyre on 3.1mm

Fail 17 Mar 2014 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise nearside front tyre on 3.1mm

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,721 miles

advise nearside front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

advise offside front lower arm bushes starting to de-bond

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat (seat belt not checked)

strong advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,965 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,795 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 XRK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

FG08 XRK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is FG08 XRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 XRK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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