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M1 TBV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,813 mi
Last recorded35,813 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 TBV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 35,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 34,595 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,171 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 32,876 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 32,869 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 32,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 31,503 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 31,503 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,130 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 30,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 29,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 27,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 27,750 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,379 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,080 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 25,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,328 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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M1 TBV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M1 TBV, 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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M1 TBV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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