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EX08 YCR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 101,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,097 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,997 miles

rear discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2023 91,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 87,354 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 84,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 81,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,452 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle muddy underneath when tested

Fail 12 Jun 2018 73,452 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

vehicle muddy underneath when tested

Pass 3 Jun 2017 65,416 miles

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

undertrays covering some componemts

Fail 3 Jun 2017 65,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

undertrays covering some componemts

Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,487 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jun 2016 57,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 49,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,463 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,953 miles

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

o/s/r seatbelt not checked. (baby seat)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,671 miles

pads geting low front disc lipped

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 YCR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YCR, 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

How do I check the history of EX08 YCR?

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What year was EX08 YCR registered?

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

Is EX08 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YCR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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