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RJ08 YMU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 131,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very high level of surface corrosion on subframe strongly advise, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 131,605 miles

Central Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed at rear joint front pipe to silencer. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very high level of surface corrosion on subframe strongly advise, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Both rear dust shields corroded/missing.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Below turbo, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on3. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 120,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look to be getting low, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe could be leaking at flexible joint, (6.1.2 (a))

Front winter tyres fitted,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear dust cover missing,

coolant low in overflow,

Fail 10 Aug 2018 107,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe could be leaking at flexible joint, (6.1.2 (a))

Front winter tyres fitted,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative not correctly fitted motor. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outside edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear dust cover missing,

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low in overflow,

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 71,489 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,342 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,881 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,956 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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RJ08 YMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ08 YMU, 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 RJ08 YMU registered?

RJ08 YMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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