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DV08 NVN

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,401 mi
Last recorded118,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 NVN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 118,401 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has repair in side wall

Fail 12 Mar 2022 118,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has repair in side wall

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 108,837 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,060 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,561 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,623 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,860 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,860 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,770 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions to clean to give a reading

nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,276 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,318 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn NS ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,314 miles

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

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

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 NVN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV08 NVN, 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 NVN registered?

DV08 NVN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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