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HV08 FJJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,434 mi
Last recorded146,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 FJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 146,434 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 138,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,866 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 124,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 105,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,123 miles

Front play in inner steering joints

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front play in inner steering joints

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,300 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,214 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,450 miles

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

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

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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HV08 FJJ 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 76.5%.

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 HV08 FJJ, 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 HV08 FJJ registered?

HV08 FJJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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