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EY08 NLC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,528 mi
Last recorded111,528 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NLC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease weepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 111,528 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease weepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 105,953 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 100,749 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 8 Feb 2023 97,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,015 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking 235/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,287 miles

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,575 miles

front brake pads over half worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,756 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,348 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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EY08 NLC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY08 NLC, 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 EY08 NLC registered?

EY08 NLC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EY08 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 NLC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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