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SG08 JHE

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

119,701 mi
Last recorded119,701 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,701 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

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

Under body/components has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2025 119,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See printout. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See printout. (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link arm knocking.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 114,429 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 114,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 114,400 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,243 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 110,243 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jun 2023 110,217 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box joint corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,261 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 105,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,385 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover cracked... (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cat has had temporary repair , clip fitted and pasted.... Slight blow.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from front transmission.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 100,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover cracked... (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil level very low.......

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cat has had temporary repair , clip fitted and pasted.... Slight blow.. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked... (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from front transmission.

Pass 3 Jul 2020 95,483 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Jul 2020 95,483 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,672 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,284 miles

Both nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,279 miles

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

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Both nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

brake disc replacement advised next pad change approx. 4k front and rear

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,537 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear discs worn & scored

Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT DISCS WORN ASAP

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

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

pulling to offside slightly under bracking

rear discs worn & scored

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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SG08 JHE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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