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HN08 ZGF

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,699 mi
Last recorded201,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 ZGF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 201,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 195,058 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 195,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 182,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 181,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 179,629 miles

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Number plate lamp lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 164,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 151,793 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 151,789 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,816 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,169 miles

both rear tyres small wear on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,563 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,995 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,995 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 61,479 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 ZGF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

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