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FL08 UOP

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,413 mi
Last recorded163,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UOP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 163,413 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,934 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 143,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,047 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Back cover shield dust brake discs insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2020 122,280 miles

Front HEAD LAMP LENSES HAVE FADED BUT STILL SHOWING A BEAM PATTERN

Front MULTIPLE CHIPS ON SCREEN JUST OUTSIDE DRIVERS VIEW

Nearside Front Outer SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END

Nearside Front WISHBONE FRONT BUSH HAS STARTED TO PERISH

Offside Rear SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY ON EDGE

Rear ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

Pass 1 Nov 2019 115,090 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system has corrosion at joints

front headlamps starting to fade

Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,817 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS CORROSION AT MAJOR JOINTS

Front HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE STARTING TO FADE

Nearside Front Outer WISHBONE SUPPORT BUSH STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 30 Oct 2017 89,399 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNTINGS ALL CORRODED

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END GAITER DAMP

Offside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER DAMP

Fail 27 Oct 2017 89,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT COVER NO LONGER COVERING BALL PIN (2.4.G.2)

Central EXHAUST MOUNTINGS ALL CORRODED

Front TYRES OSF BALD ON INSIDE EDGE,NSF BALD ON VERY INNER EDGE

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END GAITER DAMP

Offside Front BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER DAMP

Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,376 miles

Exhaust system corroded at joints

Offside Front Bottom ball joint gaiter damp

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,544 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,221 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,591 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,591 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 32,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,404 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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FL08 UOP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL08 UOP, 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 FL08 UOP registered?

FL08 UOP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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