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SG08 FHE

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FHE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,521 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 49,743 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,081 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 47,081 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe to cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones front bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 34,674 miles

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

both front wishbones front bushes splitting

various tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,471 miles

front wishbones rear bushes split

pitting on all brakes

Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wishbones rear bushes split

pitting on all brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,213 miles

both front wishbones front bushes srarting to split

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and offside front tyre outer sidewalls both slightly cracked no cords or ply exposed

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,392 miles

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)

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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SG08 FHE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG08 FHE, 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 SG08 FHE registered?

SG08 FHE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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