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HN08 USM

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,382 mi
Last recorded61,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 USM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 56,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 53,528 miles

emissions output too low to register

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,721 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 43,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 35,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,020 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 May 2018 27,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 24,097 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 24,097 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 21,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,555 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,767 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,066 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,985 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 USM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

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

Is HN08 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 USM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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