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WD08 HHJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 HHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 72,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,664 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,733 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired outer lens only cracked (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens cracked but not showing white light to rear (1.3.2d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 24,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,581 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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WD08 HHJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WD08 HHJ, 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 WD08 HHJ registered?

WD08 HHJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is WD08 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD08 HHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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