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BN08 YGV

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,804 mi
Last recorded119,804 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,804 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,036 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,426 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 91,044 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 91,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,134 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,738 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,738 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,297 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,738 miles

regestration plates incorrectly spaced and incorrectly formated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,102 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edges worn

Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,102 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres outer edges worn

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 YGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

BN08 YGV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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