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PE08 FAO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,086 mi
Last recorded164,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 FAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 164,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR CROSS MEMBER BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 17 May 2024 155,553 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a slight blow along seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sub frames showing signs of corrosion but appear solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 146,088 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 135,938 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

n/s and o/s rear outer sills have slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2021 124,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 115,407 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 115,407 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 74,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,384 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,757 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,991 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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PE08 FAO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE08 FAO, 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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PE08 FAO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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