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MA08 TYX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,488 mi
Last recorded101,488 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TYX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 101,488 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broke to middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake 16%

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,216 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,323 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 77,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,959 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 75,115 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 72,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,518 miles

no smoke detected during emissions checks

Pass 10 May 2013 50,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,291 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,874 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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MA08 TYX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MA08 TYX, 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 MA08 TYX registered?

MA08 TYX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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