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M55 CAV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

50,029 mi
Last recorded50,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CAV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 50,029 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,286 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 43,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,258 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 39,183 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 37,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 34,643 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 34,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 33,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 23,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,477 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,443 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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M55 CAV 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 94.1%.

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 M55 CAV, 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 M55 CAV registered?

M55 CAV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is M55 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 CAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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