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HY08 UAK

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,910 mi
Last recorded97,910 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle lightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,140 miles

Rear Brake backing plates very rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2022 77,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Has a very weak jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake backing plates very rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,990 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 34,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 21,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,788 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,007 miles

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

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 UAK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

HY08 UAK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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