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DV08 BGY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,640 mi
Last recorded108,640 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 BGY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 108,627 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front brake pads getting low and cant see rears

unable to check all wheel bearing due to brakes binding

Pass 12 Apr 2021 104,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 101,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,643 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,828 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,828 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers visor (8.3.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,818 miles

all tyres minor cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,138 miles

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

exhaust deterioriated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 51,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,244 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,929 miles

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

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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DV08 BGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV08 BGY, 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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DV08 BGY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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