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FN08 OJG

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,264 mi
Last recorded61,264 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OJG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,347 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,443 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,676 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 32,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,068 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,068 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,959 miles

near side rear tyre wearing to outer edge

off side and near side front lower arm , front bushes starting to come away from outer casing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 23,722 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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FN08 OJG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FN08 OJG, 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 FN08 OJG registered?

FN08 OJG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FN08 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 OJG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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