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FM08 SRO

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,457 mi
Last recorded102,457 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 SRO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 102,457 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,053 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 101,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak around the front pipe and the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam in poor position ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near the fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 100,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm front bush separated from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak around the front pipe and the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and dash cam in poor position ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak near the fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,899 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak high up near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,897 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak high up near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 95,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 91,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,775 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,778 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 65,823 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,320 miles

Advise unable to check fully all inner wheel arches due to trims fitted plus under engine bay due to the above .

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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FM08 SRO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FM08 SRO, 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 FM08 SRO registered?

FM08 SRO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2008.

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