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KY08 ZBG

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZBG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 141,537 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 129,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 129,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 120,971 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun Visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,084 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 111,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 102,114 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 102,114 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 74,834 miles

Both rear tyres offshape

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 74,834 miles

Both rear tyres offshape

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,667 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,797 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner edges

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 59,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,667 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,530 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,261 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,551 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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 ZBG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY08 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

KY08 ZBG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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