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PE08 FBC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 94,596 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image will require attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image will require attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside has general surface corrosion also to floor, suspension & steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint securing nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint securing nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image will require attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image will require attention soon (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underside has general surface corrosion also to floor, suspension & steering components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 89,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,479 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2019 79,196 miles

Front wiper blades split, but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges starting to wear low and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2019 79,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also beam "kick up" not visible on screen (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also beam "kick up" not visible on screen (4.1.2 (c))

Front wiper blades split, but still clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges starting to wear low and nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush d bonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes binding slightly as well as slight brake run out

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush, arm touching subframe (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,826 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,648 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,394 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,020 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 FBC 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 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 PE08 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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