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DX08 CVL

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,805 mi
Last recorded30,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 CVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 30,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,722 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,614 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,504 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 30,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,038 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,672 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 28,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,400 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 27,400 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,499 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,499 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 20,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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DX08 CVL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX08 CVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX08 CVL?

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What year was DX08 CVL registered?

DX08 CVL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is DX08 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 CVL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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