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FP08 VKM

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,074 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 79,074 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 76,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 76,168 miles

Seat belt missing center buckle under seat realign buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,590 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 67,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 63,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,160 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 53,160 miles

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

Front Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,939 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 45,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 33,814 miles

offside front lower arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 28 May 2013 27,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,959 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 16,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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
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FP08 VKM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP08 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

FP08 VKM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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