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SV08 YWH

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 YWH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,832 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,077 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 67,077 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements severe judder (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 65,922 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,349 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 53,407 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,396 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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SV08 YWH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV08 YWH, 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 SV08 YWH registered?

SV08 YWH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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