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MV08 HBC

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HBC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 141,396 miles

Central Rear NSR LIGHT LENS UNIT DAMAGED

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

NSR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED OSR BACK PLATE MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 141,388 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear NSR LIGHT LENS UNIT DAMAGED

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

NSR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED OSR BACK PLATE MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 135,375 miles

Nearside Front body is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake backing plate rusty

Nearside Rear light unit is cracked

Nearside Rear reverse light is inoperative

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 brake backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2024 135,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front body is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake backing plate rusty

Nearside Rear light unit is cracked

Nearside Rear reverse light is inoperative

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 brake backing plate missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2024 135,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Reverse light not working

Nearside Front body has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear Inner wing slight rust around shock absober mount

Nearside Rear Light lens very slight crack

Nearside Rear brake back plate rusty

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wing around shock absober mount

Offside Rear brake back plate missing.

Offside Rear chassis members around sub-frame mounting has new underseal over it, not allowing full inspection

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive very slight on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted over offside and nearside lower sills , not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 132,118 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,688 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,375 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 121,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 113,666 miles

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

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

sub frame mounting bracket ns and os very corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat and rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

sub frame mounting bracket ns and os very corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,736 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,960 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,918 miles

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 25 Apr 2014 45,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,971 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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MV08 HBC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MV08 HBC, 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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MV08 HBC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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