CarVerify

Free Car Check

SH08 AOO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationSH08 AOO
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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 126,608 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front spot lights inop

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,047 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,201 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 111,220 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 98,739 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 98,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 93,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 93,349 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

blue light at front operated with front fog light switch

Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,237 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,237 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

SH08 AOO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH08 AOO, 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 SH08 AOO?

You can check the full history of SH08 AOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SH08 AOO registered?

SH08 AOO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is SH08 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH08 AOO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH08 AOO 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 SH08 AOO. 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.