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FT08 OMC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,291 mi
Last recorded133,291 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 OMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 133,291 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 133,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 123,242 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 123,168 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 119,608 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 99,042 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,868 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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FT08 OMC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT08 OMC, 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 FT08 OMC registered?

FT08 OMC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FT08 OMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 OMC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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