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BT08 UTB

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,936 mi
Last recorded85,936 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UTB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 85,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2026 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 79,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 69,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,735 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 47,222 miles

interior mirror magnification is different to the outer mirrors,

Pass 17 May 2017 43,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,534 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 35,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,346 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 24,354 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,227 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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BT08 UTB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT08 UTB, 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 BT08 UTB registered?

BT08 UTB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BT08 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 UTB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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