2008 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · P898 ASB
2008 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 82,965 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P898 ASB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 82,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P898 ASB 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 (P898 ASB) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
P898 ASB Mileage History
- 04/01/202481,550 mi
- 06/01/202582,325 mi+775 mi
- 10/01/202582,325 mi
- 07/01/202682,965 mi+640 mi
- 08/01/202682,965 mi
Average of roughly 703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage JA / JE
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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