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MF08 VNU

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,990 mi
Last recorded99,990 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VNU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 96,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 96,823 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,905 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 92,903 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,729 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust center section slight leak of gases

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legal

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in tread

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2021 108,726 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust center section slight leak of gases

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm and slight distorsion in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just legal

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracks in tread

rear sub frame and anti roll bar corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 105,162 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,782 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,078 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 82,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,091 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 71,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,602 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,226 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 VNU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF08 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

MF08 VNU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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