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EX08 YCO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 55,246 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 43,614 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 35,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 25,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 23,626 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,430 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 17,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 12,058 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 6,743 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 YCO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol 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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

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

Is EX08 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCO 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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