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FH08 JFV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 JFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,662 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 101,619 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,785 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides rear brake discs are pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sides rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 74,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,832 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,831 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,431 miles

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,214 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 47,214 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,482 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked on edge of tread

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,257 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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FH08 JFV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFV, 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 JFV registered?

FH08 JFV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is FH08 JFV safe to buy?

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