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JA03 ANJ

2008 Kia Sportage

White Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 ANJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,352 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,310 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER TYRE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,381 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 55,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 53,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,744 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 36,742 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 30,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 25,890 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,553 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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JA03 ANJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in White. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JA03 ANJ, 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 JA03 ANJ registered?

JA03 ANJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is JA03 ANJ safe to buy?

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