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DU08 PGO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,495 mi
Last recorded117,495 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 PGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 117,495 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 113,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 109,186 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 109,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,305 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 98,904 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 May 2022 86,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 78,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,077 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 22,349 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 22,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 19,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear flanges corroded

nearside front tyre on 2mm on both edges

offside nearside front suspension arm inner bushes slight wear

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,509 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and nail in outter tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mangement light on

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,309 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 2mm on both edges

offside front tyre on 3mm on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,778 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm amd slight wear on outter edge

slight travel on handbrake

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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DU08 PGO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU08 PGO, 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 DU08 PGO registered?

DU08 PGO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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