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DS08 HLD

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,114 mi
Last recorded138,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,114 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

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

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

Slight travel in handbrake.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 134,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,648 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 120,647 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake hose leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 114,091 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 95,218 miles

Front tyres perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 84,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,134 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front track rods

Fail 13 Jul 2015 64,123 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in front track rods

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,829 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,240 miles

bot rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,533 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 HLD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS08 HLD, 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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DS08 HLD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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