CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ08 VTT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,035 mi
Last recorded65,035 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VTT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 65,035 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 56,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,415 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,520 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 49,299 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,571 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 37,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 29,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,290 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ08 VTT 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 100%.

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 PJ08 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ08 VTT?

You can check the full history of PJ08 VTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ08 VTT registered?

PJ08 VTT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is PJ08 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 VTT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ08 VTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ08 VTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.