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ST08 XNX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 XNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,688 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2024 104,808 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2024 104,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on shoulders through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on shoulders through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on shoulders through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,078 miles

Front both sides tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers/undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner/outer edges

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

Rear subframe/suspension components corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,224 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 93,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,048 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,048 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,886 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 17 Sep 2016 74,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,259 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Metal object in o/s/f tyre

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre just above legal minimum tread depth

Fail 21 Sep 2015 69,259 miles

Cracking to rear tyres

Metal object in o/s/f tyre

N/S wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre just above legal minimum tread depth

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,416 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,416 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,604 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 57,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,523 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,657 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
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ST08 XNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ST08 XNX, 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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What year was ST08 XNX registered?

ST08 XNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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