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NT08 CRU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 CRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 119,475 miles

Underseal Full Length Of Vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,947 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 113,947 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 103,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,498 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 86,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view inside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,077 miles

Flexipipe insecure

Front Discs lipped (Both)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper insert loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 58,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,987 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 31,462 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,290 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,424 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to split but has no play in it.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,794 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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NT08 CRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NT08 CRU, 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 NT08 CRU registered?

NT08 CRU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 August 2008.

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