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PL08 VAA

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,198 mi
Last recorded81,198 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VAA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,341 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 70,284 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,860 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,402 miles

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

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

Rear slight corrosion outside prescribed areas, but not excessive or seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,647 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 52,646 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached N/S & O/S WORN (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,730 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slight deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 48,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade slight deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,714 miles

front & rear pads worn

n/s rear 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2017 44,712 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 34,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 23,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 14,630 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 14,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 11,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f has a lot of cracks in tread no cords showing

n/s/r has a lot of cracks in tread no cords showing

o/s/f has a lot of cracks in tread no cords showing

o/s/r has a lot of cracks in tread no cords showing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 6,492 miles

all four tyres have slight cracking in tread

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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PL08 VAA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PL08 VAA, 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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PL08 VAA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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