2008 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · PL08 FVU
2008 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/07/2008. Recorded mileage 77,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1991cc
PL08 FVU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/04/2024
- 77,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PL08 FVU Mileage History
- 30/03/202272,284 mi
- 03/04/202372,388 mi+104 mi
- 05/04/202477,413 mi+5,025 mi
Average of roughly 2,543 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PL08 FVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Sportage (PL08 FVU) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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