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NT08 BBU

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,196 mi
Last recorded87,196 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 BBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,196 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 86,955 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine compartment (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear differential slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2025 82,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 82,819 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor cannot be stowed in the off screen position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded on jacking point and within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 78,681 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front complet suspension system corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear complet suspensioon system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 72,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 65,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,443 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,307 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,791 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 52,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,580 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,588 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 31,583 miles

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,838 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,838 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,832 miles

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

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

fog lamp fitted in additional off side stop lamp

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,825 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 20,825 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NT08 BBU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NT08 BBU, 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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NT08 BBU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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