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NL08 SYF

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,957 mi
Last recorded96,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 SYF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 96,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 89,872 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,613 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/side & n/side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

front bumper deteriorated

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front washer jet not working

Fail 4 Jan 2019 76,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre where sensor goes in (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

front bumper deteriorated

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front washer jet not working

Pass 6 Jan 2018 68,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,215 miles

offside front coil spring close to inner wing

offside front shock absorber and coil spring look incorrect

vehicle pulling to offside when driving

Fail 7 Dec 2016 61,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front coil spring close to inner wing

offside front shock absorber and coil spring look incorrect

vehicle pulling to offside when driving

Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 55,466 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,005 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,200 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,461 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion to exhaust

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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NL08 SYF 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 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 NL08 SYF, 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 NL08 SYF registered?

NL08 SYF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NL08 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 SYF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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