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H9 FES

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,306 mi
Last recorded75,306 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 FES
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,306 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing repeater fading white

noise from aux belt or lower crankshaft pully

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing repeater fading white

noise from aux belt or lower crankshaft pully

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,688 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 37,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,592 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,592 miles

Offside 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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H9 FES is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H9 FES, 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 H9 FES registered?

H9 FES is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is H9 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H9 FES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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