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EX08 YBV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,978 mi
Last recorded122,978 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 112,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,993 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,067 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 53,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,914 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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EX08 YBV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

EX08 YBV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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