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KX08 AEA

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX08 AEA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,873 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield above central prop bush loose

Fail 2 Mar 2023 86,871 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield above central prop bush loose

Pass 12 Mar 2022 80,283 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 74,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF SEAL

Pass 13 Mar 2018 57,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,289 miles

slight fluid leak from rack boot

slight play on os rack end

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 34,308 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 not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear pads 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,470 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)

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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KX08 AEA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KX08 AEA, 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 KX08 AEA registered?

KX08 AEA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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