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EX08 YEC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,237 mi
Last recorded189,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 189,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 175,261 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 175,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 160,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,898 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 133,065 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 79,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,935 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,296 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 31,001 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 22,848 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,816 miles

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

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

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 YEC 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 YEC, 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 YEC?

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What year was EX08 YEC registered?

EX08 YEC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EX08 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YEC 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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