MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,314 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TOWBAR CORRODED
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TOWBAR CORRODED
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear scraping noise in brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LY08 SFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?
LY08 SFK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2008.
Is LY08 SFK safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY08 SFK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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