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MH08 DXC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 DXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 104,036 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads are on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,060 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,506 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 82,500 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,813 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 71,719 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 60,564 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 60,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 48,655 miles

front brake pads worn very thin, rear pads wearing thin, advize brake check

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

n/s/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated, resulting in movement

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on outer, worn on inner

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 5 Sep 2016 48,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads worn very thin, rear pads wearing thin, advize brake check

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

n/s/r seatbelt not checked, child seat fitted

o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush deteriorated, resulting in movement

o/s/r tyre nearly bald on outer, worn on inner

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Aug 2015 41,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 41,718 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,642 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side wiper smears

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,123 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 16,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 12,281 miles

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

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

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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MH08 DXC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MH08 DXC, 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 MH08 DXC registered?

MH08 DXC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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