MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have gone dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth down to 2.20 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective The end of the blade is split. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has perish cracks in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front and nearside rear back plates have corroded away.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush has started to separate from the arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
The nearside front and nearside rear back plates have started to corrode away.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front The nearside front back plate is corroded.
Nearside Rear The nearside rear back plate is corroded.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from the back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
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DY08 VXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 VXP, 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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DY08 VXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2008.
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