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GY08 UUT

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,516 mi
Last recorded110,516 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UUT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front ball joint split pin missing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding the lowest point on tread is 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge balding the lowest point on tread is 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,227 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,338 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on shoulders and heavy perishing Recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,054 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,275 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,402 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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GY08 UUT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY08 UUT, 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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GY08 UUT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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