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KU08 KKM

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,190 mi
Last recorded145,190 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 KKM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 145,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 142,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 137,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 131,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 124,790 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 106,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,392 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,476 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,513 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,513 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 37,610 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,322 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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KU08 KKM 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 KU08 KKM, 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 KU08 KKM registered?

KU08 KKM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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