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FP08 UOR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UOR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

Fail 16 Oct 2024 138,285 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor swinging loose wont clip back (3.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both side repeaters white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights slightly opaque

oil leak engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight nick in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms forward facing bushes peeling and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights opaque

oil leak engine bay oil leak rear differential

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,902 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,153 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,128 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 129,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 126,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 126,892 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,454 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 110,454 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,083 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,984 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,290 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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FP08 UOR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 UOR, 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 FP08 UOR registered?

FP08 UOR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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