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VX08 NXE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 NXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 131,879 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 131,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 122,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches at front behind inner arch covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 106,569 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches at front behind inner arch covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil level low

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,788 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 100,779 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,241 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush has slight wear and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,502 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,570 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 69,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outre edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,923 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outre edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,060 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 53,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 39,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,435 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,797 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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VX08 NXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VX08 NXE, 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 VX08 NXE registered?

VX08 NXE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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