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BN08 YGU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,939 mi
Last recorded129,939 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YGU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 129,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearong on edges andcraking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o edges and craking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 129,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearong on edges andcraking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o edges and craking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 126,485 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 126,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 124,568 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 124,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,392 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,462 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,462 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,202 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,995 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 57,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,647 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,639 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,639 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,915 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

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Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,277 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 24,158 miles

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

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

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

handbrake comes up high

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,842 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 15,842 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,328 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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BN08 YGU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN08 YGU, 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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What year was BN08 YGU registered?

BN08 YGU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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