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MF08 NNY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 NNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 102,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,388 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 94,605 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 85,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at dpf rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear heatshield missing

Tow ball missing at time of test

various corrosion too suspension at the rear

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at dpf rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear heatshield missing

various corrosion too suspension at the rear

Pass 29 May 2019 74,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 74,562 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,719 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,405 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,725 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,222 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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MF08 NNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF08 NNY, 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 MF08 NNY registered?

MF08 NNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MF08 NNY safe to buy?

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