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CA08 ODC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,818 mi
Last recorded90,818 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ODC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,818 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 90,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing BALL JOINT (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 87,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AND MIDDLE PIPE TO BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear BUMPER BRACKET CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 84,046 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,816 miles

Brake peddle rubber worn

Fail 5 Jun 2023 80,813 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake peddle rubber worn

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,717 miles

Brake peddle rubber worn

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on wishbone .rubber begining to perish and detatch from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 71,801 miles

Central Lower Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective pipe corrded and detached from converter,held on with 2 x cable ties (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on wishbone .rubber begining to perish and detatch from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 57,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 45,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,857 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,881 miles

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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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CA08 ODC 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 CA08 ODC, 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 CA08 ODC registered?

CA08 ODC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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