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PK08 WUX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,610 mi
Last recorded96,610 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 WUX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,610 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,851 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,661 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 83,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,748 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,748 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,769 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low on outside

Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,328 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low on outside

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,381 miles

NO SMOKE DETECTED DURING SMOKE TEST .

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,474 miles

235/60 R 16 H

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING LOW IN TREAD .

NO SMOKE DETECTED DURING SMOKE TEST.

O/S REAR TYRE APPROX 2mm .

Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyre treads cracked

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 WUX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

PK08 WUX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PK08 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 WUX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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