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NL08 NXV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,581 mi
Last recorded109,581 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 NXV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3rd section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 109,579 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3rd section (6.1.2 (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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 108,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 105,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 102,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,036 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 99,036 miles

Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,502 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,085 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,443 miles

front discs corroded on inside face

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,065 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

scratches on nearside rear door panel

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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NL08 NXV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL08 NXV, 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 NL08 NXV registered?

NL08 NXV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is NL08 NXV safe to buy?

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