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FY08 FFL

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,188 mi
Last recorded123,188 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 FFL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,188 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

eml flashing

front and Rear suspension component corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 123,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine light flashing

front and Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

dpf rattles

engine light flashing

evidence of mice

Fail 3 Mar 2022 116,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

dpf rattles

engine light flashing

evidence of mice

Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,230 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,383 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,275 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,610 miles

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 21,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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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FY08 FFL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY08 FFL, 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 FY08 FFL registered?

FY08 FFL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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