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GF08 YXT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,284 mi
Last recorded91,284 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 91,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod ball joint boot slightly deterioated (perished) .

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2021 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 May 2020 71,236 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 71,235 miles

Front Steering locking device ineffective both sides lower ball joints (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective t/rod (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,031 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 69,998 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,490 miles

both d bushes on rear anti roll bar slight play

Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight oil misting from nsf steering rack bellows (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract but does by hand

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,708 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component left side of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,708 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component left side of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2015 34,549 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 31,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,734 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 26,182 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 26,180 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 17 May 2012 23,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake pad wearing low

Fail 15 May 2012 23,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake pad wearing low

Pass 27 May 2011 19,915 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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GF08 YXT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GF08 YXT, 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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GF08 YXT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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