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PJ08 VMK

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,105 mi
Last recorded107,105 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 107,105 miles

Front General corrosion to suspension

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear General corrosion to suspension

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 107,099 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front General corrosion to suspension

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear General corrosion to suspension

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 105,856 miles

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension general corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,414 miles

exh corroded

general corrosion to suspension and under side

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,062 miles

Exhaust flexi broken and system corroded

Front Suspension general corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,560 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 103,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,286 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 103,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,481 miles

presented undersealed

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,654 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 101,654 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,860 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,456 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,977 miles

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,977 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,769 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 47,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,959 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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PJ08 VMK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel 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 PJ08 VMK, 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 PJ08 VMK registered?

PJ08 VMK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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