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ML08 SXJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 69,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 65,479 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 59,874 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 56,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 56,699 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,601 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 49,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,828 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 46,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,483 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 35,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,025 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,115 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,521 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 29,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

front wipers slightly worn

offside front tyre 3mm 235/60/16

Pass 7 Dec 2013 29,523 miles

front discs worn

front wipers slightly worn

offside front tyre 3mm 235/60/16

Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,519 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,591 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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ML08 SXJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML08 SXJ, 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 ML08 SXJ registered?

ML08 SXJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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