2008 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · FP08 UOR
2008 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 138,295 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FP08 UOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 138,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP08 UOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sportage (FP08 UOR) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructio”; “Side repeater incorrect colour Both side repeaters white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FP08 UOR Mileage History
- 10/09/2021133,153 mi
- 20/10/2022134,902 mi+1,749 mi
- 18/10/2023136,940 mi+2,038 mi
- 16/10/2024138,285 mi+1,345 mi
- 18/10/2024138,295 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,656 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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