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HN08 JWD

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,932 mi
Last recorded80,932 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,932 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,970 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 76,866 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 76,866 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 73,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,966 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever will soon need travel adjusting

Pass 11 May 2017 60,699 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 46,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 34,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 27,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,664 miles

h/lamp aim on lower level

long h/brake travel

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

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 JWD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN08 JWD, 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 JWD registered?

HN08 JWD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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