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KR08 AEG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,005 mi
Last recorded103,005 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 AEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,005 miles

Both headlamp lens faded

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake sticking and a lot of travel

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 103,005 miles

Both headlamp lens faded

Factory fitted covers

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake sticking and a lot of travel

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,810 miles

Exhaust general corrosion

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BORDER PASS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 81,869 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,547 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 60,433 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,424 miles

Offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Pass 19 May 2016 56,105 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 56,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,876 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Small chips in windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 38,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 28,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,704 miles

emissions not tested dpf fitted

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

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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KR08 AEG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KR08 AEG, 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 KR08 AEG registered?

KR08 AEG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 AEG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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