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RO08 SFK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 SFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 117,670 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 109,868 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 109,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 105,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 97,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking out of rack gatter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 91,096 miles

nsf and rear wipers deteriorated and slight smearing

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Jul 2020 91,096 miles

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

nsf and rear wipers deteriorated and slight smearing

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,788 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 82,788 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,818 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight diesel leak from engine

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,582 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 62,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,317 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,019 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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RO08 SFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black 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 RO08 SFK, 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 RO08 SFK registered?

RO08 SFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is RO08 SFK safe to buy?

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