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CP08 KUY

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 82,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,610 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 71,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,797 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,411 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,088 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,586 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 56,291 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 56,291 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may cause the imbalance at rear brakes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 52,571 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and part missing

Pass 26 May 2017 48,086 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 48,079 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,931 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 33,579 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,730 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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CP08 KUY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CP08 KUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 KUY registered?

CP08 KUY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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