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HN08 JVW

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,812 mi
Last recorded116,812 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Diff Driveshaft Seals Leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2025 114,373 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,861 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 108,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,737 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,431 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 97,431 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,124 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,599 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads appear t be getting low

headlamp masks/converters fitted

some corosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,613 miles

front and rear brake pads appear t be getting low

headlamp masks/converters fitted

some corosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 May 2014 49,446 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre getting close ro wear bars

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,813 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2011 25,802 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 JVW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

HN08 JVW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HN08 JVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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