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HN08 BVR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,102 mi
Last recorded91,102 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BVR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 91,102 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 90,102 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,199 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,973 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,865 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,865 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,808 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 50,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 27,184 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,899 miles

Nearside 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)

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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HN08 BVR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HN08 BVR, 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 HN08 BVR registered?

HN08 BVR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is HN08 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 BVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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