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ML08 SXN

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,769 mi
Last recorded143,769 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 SXN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 143,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 143,769 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 leaks, rear box seam and joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both lamps show no image on test equipment (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,408 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 138,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,181 miles

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Jan 2022 131,181 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

areas of surface corrosion to underside

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 122,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,656 miles

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Front TYRES worn 3-4mm

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,561 miles

exhaust clamps and mountings corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,542 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,865 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 52,931 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 SXN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ML08 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

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

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