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EX08 YCB

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,573 mi
Last recorded156,573 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YCB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 156,573 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,818 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,564 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,617 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YCB is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YCB, 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 EX08 YCB registered?

EX08 YCB is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EX08 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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