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PL08 WMY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,257 mi
Last recorded122,257 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 WMY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 122,257 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 122,257 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 96,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,267 miles

Rear pads look low (wheels need removing for closer inspection)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads look low (wheels need removing for closer inspection)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,901 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2012 61,901 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,077 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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PL08 WMY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL08 WMY, 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 PL08 WMY registered?

PL08 WMY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2008.

Is PL08 WMY safe to buy?

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