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ND08 KTL

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,188 mi
Last recorded133,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 KTL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 133,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 133,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 124,894 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Tie Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 124,892 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Tie Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 112,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 112,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,673 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake in high travel

Fail 1 Jun 2022 99,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake in high travel

Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,384 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,585 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 85,517 miles

Front and Rear under the vehicle general corroded

Fuel tang was leaking repaired

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 85,517 miles

Front and Rear under the vehicle general corroded

Fuel tang was leaking repaired

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,565 miles

ecu light on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,368 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ecu light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,204 miles

ECU light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ECU light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,850 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,088 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,142 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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ND08 KTL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ND08 KTL, 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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ND08 KTL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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