2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Kia Sportage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,420 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,420 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    106 marked dangerous
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  9. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened2.8%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.8%
  2. Lights & electrics26.8%
  3. Brakes19.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  8. Steering4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases12.0%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Kia Sportage?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2008 Kia Sportage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,420 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Kia Sportage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Kia Sportage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).