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EX08 YCJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,032 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 105,857 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,039 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,238 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 73,906 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,554 miles

Near side front tyre low and feathered on inside edge

Fail 2 Jun 2016 64,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side front tyre low and feathered on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

Pass 20 May 2014 52,400 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs show wear and a lipped edge

o/s rear tyre startting to crack and perish

suspect both stop lights have a lose conection

Fail 20 May 2014 52,400 miles

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

both front wiper rubbers split

front brake discs show wear and a lipped edge

o/s rear tyre startting to crack and perish

suspect both stop lights have a lose conection

Pass 11 May 2013 46,733 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 39,201 miles

slight knock from bottom of steering coloum

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,771 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 YCJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

EX08 YCJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EX08 YCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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