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KL08 JFY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,875 mi
Last recorded96,875 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 JFY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 96,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 96,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 88,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 80,062 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 73,968 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 73,967 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,914 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 72,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 68,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre 3mm,worn on inner edge and cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,748 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre 3mm,worn on inner edge and cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2018 63,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 58,272 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 58,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,681 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,710 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,182 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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KL08 JFY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KL08 JFY, 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 KL08 JFY registered?

KL08 JFY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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