2008 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · NT08 BBU
2008 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 87,196 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NT08 BBU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 87,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NT08 BBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sportage (NT08 BBU) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”.
NT08 BBU Mileage History
- 10/03/201120,825 mi
- 10/03/201120,825 mi
- 29/02/201225,832 mi+5,007 mi
- 01/03/201225,838 mi+6 mi
- 01/03/201225,838 mi
- 06/03/201331,583 mi+5,745 mi
- 08/03/201331,588 mi+5 mi
- 05/03/201434,996 mi+3,408 mi
- 05/03/201540,149 mi+5,153 mi
- 09/03/201644,322 mi+4,173 mi
- 09/03/201748,572 mi+4,250 mi
- 14/03/201748,580 mi+8 mi
- 05/03/201852,791 mi+4,211 mi
- 09/03/201852,791 mi
- 11/03/201957,307 mi+4,516 mi
- 13/03/202062,443 mi+5,136 mi
- 10/03/202165,834 mi+3,391 mi
- 10/03/202270,904 mi+5,070 mi
- 15/02/202372,837 mi+1,933 mi
- 04/03/202478,681 mi+5,844 mi
- 04/03/202582,819 mi+4,138 mi
- 12/03/202582,819 mi
- 30/03/202686,955 mi+4,136 mi
- 23/04/202687,196 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 4,389 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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