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HY08 TYT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2024 125,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,776 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear diff bush perished

rear prop shaft dounut perished

Pass 12 Feb 2022 77,556 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,280 miles

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,863 miles

front tyres age cracked

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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HY08 TYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY08 TYT, 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 HY08 TYT registered?

HY08 TYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 TYT safe to buy?

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