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NJ08 ZNA

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 ZNA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,724 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Surface rust on underside

Pass 9 Apr 2019 98,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

handbrake travel approaching stop

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,648 miles

slight brake bind starting offside rear

Fail 6 Apr 2018 85,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight brake bind starting offside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,027 miles

child seat

Fail 27 Mar 2017 72,027 miles

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

child seat

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,848 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 36,311 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,615 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,214 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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NJ08 ZNA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ08 ZNA, 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 NJ08 ZNA registered?

NJ08 ZNA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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