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SV08 FKW

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,878 mi
Last recorded72,878 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 FKW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,487 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jun 2021 52,812 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 52,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 44,403 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,601 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,989 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 36,871 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

item removed from drivers view

Pass 24 May 2016 33,656 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 31,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,687 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 4 Jun 2013 22,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 4 Jun 2012 18,638 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 18,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 14,044 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre getting close to limit at outer edge(2mm)

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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SV08 FKW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV08 FKW, 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 SV08 FKW registered?

SV08 FKW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is SV08 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 FKW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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