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PX08 KXE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,602 mi
Last recorded104,602 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 KXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 104,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,980 miles

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

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

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,904 miles

rear exhaust poor and blowing slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2022 89,904 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust poor and blowing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system corroded and poor condition

rear differential leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,866 miles

front tyres getting low tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,866 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres getting low tread

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

exhaust bracket loose

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,512 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,237 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,838 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,500 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,509 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 36,334 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,281 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,016 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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PX08 KXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX08 KXE, 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 PX08 KXE registered?

PX08 KXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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