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HJ08 RZZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 RZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 112,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,473 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 78,322 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 77,561 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 77,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,770 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,228 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,828 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,055 miles

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

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

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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HJ08 RZZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ08 RZZ, 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

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What year was HJ08 RZZ registered?

HJ08 RZZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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