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MM08 ZYD

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,256 mi
Last recorded81,256 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ZYD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,256 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,668 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe heavily corroded and coverd in wax oil bushes worn too

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,683 miles

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

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

rear subframe and bushes corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 75,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 70,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 64,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 59,125 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 59,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,122 miles

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded,o/s has corroded away completely.

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower suspension arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 59,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded,o/s has corroded away completely.

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower suspension arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,788 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,063 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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MM08 ZYD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MM08 ZYD, 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 MM08 ZYD registered?

MM08 ZYD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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