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DV08 NHG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,914 mi
Last recorded186,914 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NHG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 186,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

No reverse lights

Windscreen cracked .. not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Apr 2018 186,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

No reverse lights

Oil low

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen cracked .. not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Dec 2016 173,591 miles

advise to replace front number plate

engine management light on

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

rear rake discs corroding

slight movement in passenger seat

windscreen cracked .. not in drivers view

Fail 7 Dec 2016 173,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

advise to replace front number plate

engine management light on

front lower wishbone bushes splitting .. movement in bushes

oil level low

rear rake discs corroding

slight movement in passenger seat

windscreen cracked .. not in drivers view

Pass 29 Dec 2015 155,234 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes splitting...advise to replace

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges...tyre worn close to cords...tyre going flat

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

oil level low

Fail 29 Dec 2015 155,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower wishbone bushes splitting...advise to replace

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on edges...tyre worn close to cords...tyre going flat

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,406 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flex joint leaking and poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2014 133,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S number plate light dim

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 102,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 85,905 miles

front brake discs wearing

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked...advise to replace

Fail 29 May 2012 85,905 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing

front number plate cracked...advise to replace

Pass 6 May 2011 59,752 miles

front number plate crackeed

front tyre treads wearing low

offside front tyre,..outer wall split

rear inner brake pads worn low

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 NHG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 NHG, 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 DV08 NHG registered?

DV08 NHG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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