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SY08 UBR

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UBR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,829 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,683 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre / rear section joint corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 101,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre / rear section joint corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

front brake slightly soft

Fail 1 Nov 2017 89,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake slightly soft

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,556 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)

both rear Brake disk facings slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,903 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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SY08 UBR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

SY08 UBR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 UBR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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