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PF08 YZX

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,892 mi
Last recorded104,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 YZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 104,892 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 104,892 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 98,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,116 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

dpf cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,672 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint weeping grease slightly

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

Offside Front lower arm bush becoming unbonded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 74,256 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,848 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,399 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,479 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 19,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,619 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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PF08 YZX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF08 YZX, 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 PF08 YZX registered?

PF08 YZX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is PF08 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 YZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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