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HK08 HZP

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,033 mi
Last recorded140,033 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HZP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,033 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ARM (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 140,002 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ARM (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 138,404 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ARM (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 138,262 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK ARM (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 134,346 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Both front steering arm slight play

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 27 Jan 2023 130,782 miles

Both front steering arm slight play

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear brakes slight bind

Exhaust flexy deteriorated has slight blow

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre worn low on legal limit

Offside Front outer door handle missing, temp repair

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear brake pads worn low on limit

Rear exhaust box corroded has slight blow

Fail 25 Jan 2023 130,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front steering arm slight play

Both front tyres worn low

Both rear brakes slight bind

Exhaust flexy deteriorated has slight blow

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside rear tyre worn low on legal limit

Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Rear brake pads worn low on limit

Rear exhaust box corroded has slight blow

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,752 miles

Exhaust Flexy Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Front Bush Split

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn

Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,060 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,003 miles

front brake pads low

nearside fornt lower arm front bush splitting

Pass 30 May 2014 82,163 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,409 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,163 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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HK08 HZP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK08 HZP, 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 HK08 HZP registered?

HK08 HZP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for HK08 HZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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