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DS08 JNL

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,110 mi
Last recorded126,110 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 JNL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 126,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 118,998 miles

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,992 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2022 110,844 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 110,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 91,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 90,987 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak exhaust major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,648 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,390 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 63,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,261 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 39,790 miles

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

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

small cracks present in offside front tyre

Fail 28 May 2012 39,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cracks present in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,563 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 JNL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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