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HV08 GPU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 107,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 107,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,867 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 91,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 85,068 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,720 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,635 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,031 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 17,062 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 17,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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HV08 GPU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

HV08 GPU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HV08 GPU safe to buy?

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