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FH08 JFU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 76,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,205 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,247 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,858 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,793 miles

Front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 64,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 16 May 2019 62,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 59,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 55,620 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

Fail 4 May 2017 55,620 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

Pass 19 May 2016 51,516 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorated on inner braking surface

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2015 46,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs detioriated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s and n/s front suspension arms front bushes detioriated

Pass 19 May 2014 41,514 miles

bth front discs inner faces corroded

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 May 2013 38,170 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 33,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f suspension arm front bush detioriated

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,641 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 29,641 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FH08 JFU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FH08 JFU, 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 JFU registered?

FH08 JFU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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