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HY08 XLV

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,188 mi
Last recorded128,188 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,188 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,092 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,552 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted to engine and underside

eml on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 115,552 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

covers fitted to engine and underside

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,695 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 112,820 miles

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

Headlight aims only just met requirements

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

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

Spare wheel defective

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,525 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,903 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perished

Smoke test emissions not picked up

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,304 miles

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

N/s rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,429 miles

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

minor cracks in rear tyre treads

unable to see fully under due to shields fitted

wear showing nearside front outer tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,245 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 XLV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

HY08 XLV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HY08 XLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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