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MV08 TKA

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Lpg 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TKA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust front to back heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,236 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 112,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 102,209 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 102,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,190 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 89,763 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system has corrosion front flex join splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system has corrosion front flex join splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 73,902 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 73,289 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,737 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 55,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 24,214 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

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 TKA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TKA, 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 MV08 TKA registered?

MV08 TKA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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