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FH08 FSU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,671 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,908 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 118,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

parts of exhaust system deteriorated.

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 117,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,702 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,673 miles

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

Nearside Slight play in inner rack end

Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,094 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,474 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,168 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,695 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,695 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FH08 FSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FH08 FSU, 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 FH08 FSU registered?

FH08 FSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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