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DY08 FVT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 119,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 104,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 85,293 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front tyre worn to 4mm + worn on edges

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

exhaust flanges slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,324 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,130 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,569 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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DY08 FVT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY08 FVT, 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 DY08 FVT registered?

DY08 FVT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DY08 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 FVT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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