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HV08 VDT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VDT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 116,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot greasy appearance

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 116,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe detached (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot greasy appearance

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 112,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 112,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 103,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 103,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 93,304 miles

Front exhaust flexi section, is in very poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper is in poor condition

plastic cover sills and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 Dec 2022 93,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section, is in very poor condition

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper is in poor condition

plastic cover sills and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,381 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,430 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 72,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,856 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,583 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,391 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,018 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 42,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,358 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 20,090 miles

Difficult to inspect brake pads

Emissions to clean to be detected

Engine covers/ undershield fitted

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

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 VDT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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