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C19 CDJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,377 mi
Last recorded55,377 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 CDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 55,377 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 55,375 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,352 miles

FLEXI PIPE DAMAGED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

VARIOUS SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 52,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,328 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 48,972 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 48,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 47,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 42,627 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 42,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 41,330 miles

All brake pads worn low

Pass 3 May 2016 34,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 34,837 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,725 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,969 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,463 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 28,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,492 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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C19 CDJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C19 CDJ, 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

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What year was C19 CDJ registered?

C19 CDJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is C19 CDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 CDJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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