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DN08 UMG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 UMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2025 113,295 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s mountig corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lenes dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar front mounting area corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 106,468 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 106,468 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 94,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,317 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 81,261 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 75,507 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,507 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,150 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,775 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,673 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,713 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,563 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,819 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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DN08 UMG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DN08 UMG, 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 DN08 UMG registered?

DN08 UMG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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