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DY08 URD

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 URD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,090 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,241 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DY08 URD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 URD, 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 URD registered?

DY08 URD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 URD shows 9 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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