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KR08 AEX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,810 mi
Last recorded72,810 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 72,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs minor corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 70,210 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs have minor corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm central worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing bush peeled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing bush peeled away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs have minor corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm central worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,704 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 65,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 61,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,076 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 60,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 53,991 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 53,991 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 49,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,929 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 40,929 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,048 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,766 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Nov 2011 12,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,739 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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KR08 AEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR08 AEX, 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 AEX registered?

KR08 AEX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is KR08 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 AEX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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