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FV08 MKD

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 MKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 103,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake travel near minimum reserve limits.

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,184 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,063 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake travel near reserve limits

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,933 miles

Brake fluid cap

Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,931 miles

Service brake excessively binding All x4 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid cap

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,802 miles

Brake fluid cap

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid cap

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

Offside Front Front brake binding

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 68,094 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 52,254 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,122 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 34,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 31,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,965 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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FV08 MKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV08 MKD, 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 FV08 MKD registered?

FV08 MKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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