CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG08 JGO

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
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

RegistrationSG08 JGO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 75,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,562 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 60,563 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,834 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 54,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 53,193 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 53,190 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs heavily worn on inside face

advise o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 51,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,295 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,583 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEORN

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,990 miles

EXHAUST JOINTS CORRODED

FRONT DISCS WORN(PADS 1/2 WORN)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,699 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pads vworn thin. (NEW FRONT PADS FITTED)

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit (2mm tread left)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 18,931 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 70% worn.

n/s rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,931 miles

front brake pads 70% worn.

n/s rear brake disc pitted on inner face.

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

SG08 JGO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG08 JGO, 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 SG08 JGO?

You can check the full history of SG08 JGO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG08 JGO registered?

SG08 JGO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SG08 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 JGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG08 JGO 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 SG08 JGO. 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.