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EX08 YDT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,600 mi
Last recorded123,600 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,600 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 118,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 114,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 108,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,160 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 99,160 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,148 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,845 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 79,845 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,493 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,332 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,775 miles

rear seat belts not inspected as seats in a lowerd position

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 YDT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

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

Is EX08 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YDT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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