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HN08 FXB

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,405 mi
Last recorded196,405 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 FXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 196,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 185,659 miles

n/s steering rack has slight leak

Fail 31 Aug 2021 185,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s steering rack has slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 180,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side low limits and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gattor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low limits and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 180,592 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side low limits and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gattor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low limits and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 173,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 148,655 miles

BOTH FRONT SPOT LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.SOME WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT RUBBER DUST COVER ON TRACK ROD END STARTING TO LEAK GREASE.

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT, WISHBONE RUBBER BUSHES.

Fail 3 May 2017 148,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

BOTH FRONT SPOT LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.SOME WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE FRONT RUBBER DUST COVER ON TRACK ROD END STARTING TO LEAK GREASE.

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

SPLITS ON BOTH FRONT, WISHBONE RUBBER BUSHES.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,474 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,963 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.

Pass 23 May 2014 53,819 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,216 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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HN08 FXB 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 82.4%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

HN08 FXB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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