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DY08 GKZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,244 mi
Last recorded31,244 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 31,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,828 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,595 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 25,593 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 25,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 24,664 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 23,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,654 miles

BOTH FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,925 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,831 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 GKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GKZ, 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 DY08 GKZ registered?

DY08 GKZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is DY08 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 GKZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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