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MJ08 CJY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

218,756 mi
Last recorded218,756 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 CJY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 218,756 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 218,756 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 212,792 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 212,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 206,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 203,274 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 199,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 192,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 183,689 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 182,982 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 182,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 182,118 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2017 175,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 149,231 miles

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,137 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 75,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,692 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,692 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 3 Oct 2011 33,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 20,760 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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MJ08 CJY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ08 CJY, 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 MJ08 CJY registered?

MJ08 CJY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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