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AP08 LYS

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

miner oil leak

oil level slightly over max

Fail 31 Aug 2021 123,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

miner oil leak

oil level slightly over max

Fail 26 Aug 2021 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / tyre damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm / tyre damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 121,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,270 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 118,270 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,615 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015
Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 56,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,055 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 28,981 miles

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Low smoke emitter unable to print results.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre runflat damage strong advise.

Steering noisy operation advise further investigation,suspect steering column area.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 28,980 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Bodywork damage around vehicle.

Brake fluid top-up required.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

Low smoke emitter unable to print results.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front fog light not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre runflat damage strong advise.

Steering noisy operation advise further investigation,suspect steering column area.

Strong advise wheels removed brake inspection.

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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AP08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AP08 LYS, 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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AP08 LYS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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