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SY08 EJZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,103 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot has small hole

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

Pass 28 May 2022 113,611 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 113,511 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Top strut mount has light play

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2021 105,079 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPITTING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 97,514 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,269 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing from the outer edge.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 82,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,855 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,439 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,543 miles

Front discs worn.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs scored.

Windscreen chipped

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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SY08 EJZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY08 EJZ, 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 SY08 EJZ registered?

SY08 EJZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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