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EO08 TYW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,633 mi
Last recorded160,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 TYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 160,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 153,063 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 153,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 118,226 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,485 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 74,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 74,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 60,447 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,609 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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EO08 TYW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO08 TYW, 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 EO08 TYW registered?

EO08 TYW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is EO08 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 TYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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