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KE08 AED

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,587 mi
Last recorded118,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 AED
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,587 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr-osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases see chalk if visible (link section of mid-rear exhaust) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 111,992 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,755 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,020 miles

Clutch pedal operation abnormal

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 102,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 18 May 2022 95,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 May 2022 95,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 87,038 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 80,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2019 73,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2018 68,528 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 65,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,043 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,582 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,056 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,007 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,747 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,439 miles

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

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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KE08 AED is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KE08 AED, 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 KE08 AED registered?

KE08 AED is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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