2008 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · GU08 FBB

The most recent MOT on 17 June 2023 resulted in a failure, so the vehicle is not presently road‑worthy. Across the ten‑year record the majority of items are recurring minor defects – tyre edge wear, brake‑disc scoring, oil seepage and lamp failures – indicating a stable pattern of unresolved wear rather than a progressive deterioration. At 129,175 miles the 2008 Kia Sportage averages roughly 7,200 miles per year, which sits within normal usage for its age. The mileage rose from 110,820 miles on 24 March 2022 to 129,175 miles on 17 June 2023, an increase of about 18,300 miles in 15 months, suggesting a slightly higher annual run‑off in the most recent period but no abrupt spikes or long gaps in the record. A prospective buyer should verify that the near‑side and off‑side headlamp aims are correctly set and that both registration‑plate lamps operate, as these failures caused the latest rejection. Inspect the front tyres for edge wear, confirm that the front brake discs are within thickness limits, and check for any persistent oil leaks from the engine and power‑steering pipe. Examine the rear shock absorbers for oil misting, the anti‑roll‑bar bushes for deterioration, and the rear brake pads for wear, while also ensuring the child‑seat installation does not obscure the adult seat‑belt inspection.