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HN08 USJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,641 mi
Last recorded150,641 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 150,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 149,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip matt wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn/lipped not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sun visor will not stay in closed position keeps dropping down

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine - undertray contaminated but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded in several positions around winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 149,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip matt wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn/lipped not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Sun visor will not stay in closed position keeps dropping down

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine - undertray contaminated but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded in several positions around winding of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,485 miles

OIL LEAK CLOSE TO EXCESS, front underside contaminated

corrosion to underside rear to most metals inc suspension components

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2023 148,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK CLOSE TO EXCESS, front underside contaminated

corrosion to underside rear to most metals inc suspension components

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 147,000 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 146,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,799 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))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 128,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 92,536 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 92,536 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 84,353 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2016 74,707 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,339 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,952 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,316 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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 USJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USJ, 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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HN08 USJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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