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NX08 WUK

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,249 mi
Last recorded141,249 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 WUK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,249 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN FILLER NECK TO TANK PIPE ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 141,214 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded MAIN FILLER NECK TO TANK PIPE ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 134,692 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,692 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,741 miles

offside front bottom arm bush worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,182 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,365 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,929 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,786 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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NX08 WUK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NX08 WUK, 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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NX08 WUK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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