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PK08 FND

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,072 mi
Last recorded131,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FND
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 131,072 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both after foot brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 131,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis adjacent to anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both after foot brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 125,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 104,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 93,351 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 83,068 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 69,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,032 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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PK08 FND is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK08 FND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 FND registered?

PK08 FND is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is PK08 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 FND shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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