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BN08 YGY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,735 mi
Last recorded138,735 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 138,735 miles

Bonnet damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Possible incorrect wheel nuts fitted

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

Unable to check outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2021 126,273 miles

Bonnet slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 115,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

heater wires damaged and not connected to DPF

Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,866 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,866 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,222 miles

Nearside Front WISHBONE BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 4 Mar 2016 77,285 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,034 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,873 miles

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,873 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,374 miles

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

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 YGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

BN08 YGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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