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FV08 EJJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 146,561 miles

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

all brake disc`s rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2016 146,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

all brake disc`s rusty

Pass 2 May 2015 138,484 miles

all 4 tyres,treads worn low.

nail in offside front tyre.

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2015 138,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres,treads worn low.

nail in offside front tyre.

offside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,269 miles

front wipers -streaky.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

slight weep from offside rear shocker

Fail 23 Apr 2014 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

front wipers -streaky.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

offside front bottom suspension arm front bush bonding -weakening.

slight weep from offside rear shocker

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,321 miles

nearside front bottom suspension arm-front bush bonding-weak.

Fail 20 Apr 2013 99,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front bottom suspension arm-front bush bonding-weak.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 90,947 miles

rear brake pads worn low and some disc wearsuggest new padsand discs now.

some front disc wear.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 90,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads worn low and some disc wearsuggest new padsand discs now.

some front disc wear.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,034 miles

Unable to check rear seats & seat belts due to boxes

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to check rear seats & seat belts due to boxes

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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FV08 EJJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FV08 EJJ, 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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FV08 EJJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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