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KY08 XPZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,118 mi
Last recorded102,118 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 XPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,118 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

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

handbrake travel long

mil light stays on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2021 102,063 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing to excess (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake disc corroded to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

handbrake travel long

mil light stays on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2020 95,379 miles

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

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

rear diff mount bush worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 83,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,711 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 67,682 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 42,218 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 14 Jun 2013 38,232 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,573 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Mar 2011 27,287 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KY08 XPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY08 XPZ, 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 KY08 XPZ registered?

KY08 XPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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