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N19 SSS

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,747 mi
Last recorded42,747 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 SSS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 42,747 miles

All rear suspension components corroding

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 41,775 miles

All rear suspension components corroding

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 39,168 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 35,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 32,891 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 29,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,316 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,841 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,647 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,915 miles

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

all tyres deteriorating and treads close to wear limit

slight wear in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,104 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 14,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

all tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 1 Jun 2011 10,930 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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N19 SSS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 N19 SSS, 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 N19 SSS registered?

N19 SSS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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