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PX08 XAS

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XAS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,052 miles

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

Offside Front cv joint has play

advise underside of vehicle is corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 97,052 miles

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

Offside Front cv joint has play

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

advise underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,225 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 81,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 74,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,662 miles

Rear sub frame has been undersealed

Fail 21 Jul 2021 73,661 miles

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

Rear sub frame has been undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,943 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,915 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,361 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 50,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,887 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,325 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 XAS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

PX08 XAS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is PX08 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 XAS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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