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DY08 FVS

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FVS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 118,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,908 miles

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

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

emissions not registered

Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,418 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 104,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 93,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Fail 13 Mar 2017 93,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 81,515 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,914 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,854 miles

Nearside 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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DY08 FVS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY08 FVS, 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

How do I check the history of DY08 FVS?

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What year was DY08 FVS registered?

DY08 FVS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is DY08 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 FVS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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