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FH08 NGU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,175 mi
Last recorded99,175 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 NGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,175 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 99,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 97,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,433 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 94,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,905 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 92,395 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,548 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,634 miles

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

baby seat fitted o/s rear seat

smoke test to clean no reading

Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,634 miles

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

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

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

baby seat fitted o/s rear seat

smoke test to clean no reading

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 69,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 23 May 2014 59,718 miles

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 24 May 2013 46,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,241 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,729 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 20,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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FH08 NGU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH08 NGU, 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 FH08 NGU registered?

FH08 NGU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is FH08 NGU safe to buy?

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