CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN08 OKB

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,628 mi
Last recorded136,628 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 136,628 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2018 123,585 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and nearside rear on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Feb 2017 109,906 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 109,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 96,222 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Feb 2016 96,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can not fully inspect

Fail 4 Feb 2015 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can not fully inspect

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic covers can not fully inspect

Fail 13 Feb 2014 71,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic covers can not fully inspect

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,365 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,314 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,543 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN08 OKB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FN08 OKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN08 OKB?

You can check the full history of FN08 OKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN08 OKB registered?

FN08 OKB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is FN08 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN08 OKB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN08 OKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN08 OKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.