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DV08 BGU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,018 mi
Last recorded89,018 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slight cut

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges 215/70/16

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slight cut

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges 215/70/16

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint dust cover has a small cut

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,635 miles

engine warning light on

front discs and pads worn

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning crook lock in car (7.3 (a))

hand brake only just met requirements,needs checking

Fail 19 Oct 2020 80,448 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush partially displaced (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning crook lock in car (7.3 (a))

hand brake only just met requirements,needs checking

Pass 16 Oct 2019 77,611 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 77,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 71,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 71,867 miles

Nearside 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 10 Oct 2017 59,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,185 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 47,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,205 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 11,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 4,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 3,853 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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DV08 BGU 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 70%.

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 DV08 BGU, 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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DV08 BGU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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