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SD08 FVR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,207 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 130,100 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 129,947 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 118,488 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,747 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,045 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitting on inner faces

Rear brake discs corroded and pitting

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,219 miles

wheel centre cap missing o/s/f

Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

wheel centre cap missing o/s/f

Pass 14 Apr 2014 58,153 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,822 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,396 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,186 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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SD08 FVR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD08 FVR, 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

How do I check the history of SD08 FVR?

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What year was SD08 FVR registered?

SD08 FVR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is SD08 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 FVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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