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FY08 MFF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,179 mi
Last recorded150,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MFF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 150,179 miles

Exhaust system, light rust corrosion

Foot brake pedal rubber pad edge is worn

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 143,625 miles

OIL LEAK

SUSPENSION RUBBERS POOR / WORN

UNDERSIDE OF CAR RUSTY

WIPERS POOR

Pass 14 Dec 2016 142,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 139,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 128,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 74,578 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 74,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,643 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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FY08 MFF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF registered?

FY08 MFF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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