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EX08 YBW

2008 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,796 mi
Last recorded112,796 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YBW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 112,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin but has wear indicators[metal tangs] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

dpf flanges corroded

rear axle/diff rubber mountings slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2025 107,145 miles

DPF flangers corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 101,450 miles

DPF flanges corroded but not leaking

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer flange corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 95,402 miles

DPF rear sensor pipe flange corroded slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 92,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 91,388 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 91,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,707 miles

Brake fluid contaminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in a dirty condition

Fail 27 Aug 2020 84,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid contaminated

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in a dirty condition

Pass 31 Aug 2019 78,765 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle.

tested in a dirty condition

Fail 31 Aug 2019 78,765 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle.

tested in a dirty condition

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 62,412 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2017 62,411 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear coupling slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 54,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSF tyre has a small cut not to cords and a small lump

Pass 25 Aug 2014 34,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre age cracking and some small cuts not to cords

tested in wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 18,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,092 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 YBW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBW, 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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EX08 YBW is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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