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DS08 EXB

2008 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,586 mi
Last recorded91,586 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,111 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 88,111 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 84,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,074 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 72,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,778 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 56,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 56,294 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 30,413 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,603 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 22,603 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,986 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,986 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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DS08 EXB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DS08 EXB, 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 DS08 EXB registered?

DS08 EXB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is DS08 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 EXB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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