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HV08 VDP

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,518 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 105,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 103,995 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 99,012 miles

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure one corner loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

one of the pipes to diesel particulate filter perishing/cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2020 82,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray not fully secure one corner loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

one of the pipes to diesel particulate filter perishing/cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,652 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort lower and slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 75,652 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort lower and slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake disc discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,168 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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 VDP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

HV08 VDP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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