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FY08 KAJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,552 mi
Last recorded78,552 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 78,552 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 76,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 74,451 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,903 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 58,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 54,850 miles

Low smoke emissions, no print out

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,456 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,541 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,944 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FY08 KAJ 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 85.7%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

FY08 KAJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 KAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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