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MA08 XTH

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,346 mi
Last recorded60,346 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XTH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,033 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 56,795 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 56,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 54,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 52,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.31mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 48,847 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 45,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 42,647 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,722 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And perishing in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

off side front tyre slightly weathered and cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,842 miles

near side front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

off side front tyre slightly weathered and cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,669 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 14,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,412 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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MA08 XTH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MA08 XTH, 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 MA08 XTH registered?

MA08 XTH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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