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FL08 XSY

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,244 mi
Last recorded108,244 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 XSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 108,244 miles

Exhaust flexi damage

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 108,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi damage

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective And rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (c))

engine is missing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 99,731 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 99,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Blocked ?????? (3.5 (a))

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 2mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 95,820 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant bottle empty

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside lamp lens securing screws excessively corroded and will need a replacement lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2021 95,801 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes up 14 clicks to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Blocked ???? (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. 235 60 16 100H Bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Coolant bottle empty

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Shoulder. 235 60 16 100H Bridgestone ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,697 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 80,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 47,673 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,252 miles

o/s/f arm bush very slightly unbonded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,543 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,090 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

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 XSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSY, 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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FL08 XSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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