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LY08 GDA

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GDA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 96,268 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 96,153 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 86,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/16 100v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 79,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 79,238 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 May 2020 70,816 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 45,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,593 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2016 41,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 May 2016 41,380 miles

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing o s f (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 39,626 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 37,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 37,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2013 36,811 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 36,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 35,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,448 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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LY08 GDA is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 LY08 GDA, 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 LY08 GDA registered?

LY08 GDA is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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