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EX08 YBS

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,789 mi
Last recorded153,789 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YBS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 153,789 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 139,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,406 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 24 Mar 2016 120,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside sun visor not fitted during test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 76,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,181 miles

offside rear tail lamp broken

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,884 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear lamp damaged but not affecting lights

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,884 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear lamp damaged but not affecting lights

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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EX08 YBS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 EX08 YBS, 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 EX08 YBS registered?

EX08 YBS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EX08 YBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YBS 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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