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NK08 NNX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 NNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 96,723 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 84,755 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,514 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 79,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,881 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 61,633 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 61,633 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 43,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,181 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 36,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wraparound indicator lamps slightly short

Fail 22 Oct 2014 32,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 23,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,845 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,060 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,894 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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NK08 NNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK08 NNX, 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 NK08 NNX registered?

NK08 NNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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