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EX08 YDU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 99,852 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi split at bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Generally corroded on underside and components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 90,212 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside and components

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front lower bush coming unbonded from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 88,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe braking, should replace. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively should investigate. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone forward bush badly dibonding ,marginal pass. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear outer wall cracking, should replace. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front shoulders badly worn and outer wall cracking ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush starting dibonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone forward bush worn cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside front outer wall and shoulders. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 86,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,608 miles

Nearside Front wishbone forward bush worn braking and play,should replace.

Offside Front wishbone forward bush worn play and dibonding should replace.

bothside front head lamp aim pattern not very defined, lights lens should be cleaned.

bothside front tyres centre tread worn thin and outer wall lightly cracking.

bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly cracking.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,520 miles

Nearside Front wishbone forward bush lightly cracking and play.

Offside Front wishbone forward bush dibonding, should replace.

Offside Rear head lamp lens tarnished should clean.

bothside front tyres worn thin.

bothside rear tyres outer wall lightly cracking / perishing.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,973 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 81,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 64,757 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,198 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 55,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,041 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,128 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 YDU 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 78.9%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

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

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