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FN08 HNJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 119,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded And Holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached O/s/f Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/s/f Suspension Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Coolant Level Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s Front Strut Top Mount Rough To Rotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack N/s (2.1.5 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Suspension Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured O/s And N/s Front (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front Lower Suspension Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Perished And Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow Ball Not Fitted

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated O/s And N/s Front (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 111,737 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay fixed in the up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,046 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor will not stay fixed in the up position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 101,151 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 101,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,743 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,743 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 82,186 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 82,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 75,400 miles

front brake discs worn on inner surfaces

Pass 9 May 2015 68,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 47,579 miles

fuel tank damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 36,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,818 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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FN08 HNJ 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 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 FN08 HNJ, 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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FN08 HNJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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