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PK08 JUY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,283 mi
Last recorded195,283 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 JUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 195,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lip wearing on edge both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cannot inspect rear belts ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 195,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leakage (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor not holding in upright position (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Cannot inspect rear belts ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 165,923 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 118,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake backplates corroded

covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2019 117,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake backplates corroded

covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 91,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face of both nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 71,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 39,285 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,285 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,732 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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PK08 JUY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK08 JUY, 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 PK08 JUY registered?

PK08 JUY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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