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AF08 JGY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,234 mi
Last recorded126,234 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 126,234 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective pipes broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advise locking device missing from offside bottom balljoint nut

Advise offside sun visor missing

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damaged badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,364 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 110,364 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,100 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated securing clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 75,724 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,638 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,050 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Exhaust corroded

Rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,580 miles

Emissions too low for readout

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,696 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,662 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,510 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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AF08 JGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 73,016 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 JGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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