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S19 KRC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,040 mi
Last recorded99,040 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 KRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,040 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 88,853 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 83,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 79,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 72,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 66,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 41,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,879 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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S19 KRC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S19 KRC, 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 S19 KRC registered?

S19 KRC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is S19 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S19 KRC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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