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DY08 VXP

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VXP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 125,307 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,307 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,748 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,078 miles

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.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,363 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,602 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,043 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 79,322 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 69,793 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 69,780 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,738 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,648 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,078 miles

nearside front tyre low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,404 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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 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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What year was DY08 VXP registered?

DY08 VXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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