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HK08 YHX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,362 mi
Last recorded138,362 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 138,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated - VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VERY little reserve travel - park brake lever

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated - VERY almost too excess (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VERY little reserve travel - park brake lever

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,965 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 116,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,988 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 104,836 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre near limit

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,431 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 98,431 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 91,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,266 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,538 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 55,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,524 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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HK08 YHX 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 HK08 YHX, 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 HK08 YHX registered?

HK08 YHX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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