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SY08 WDE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,218 mi
Last recorded80,218 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 WDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,218 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 73,764 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,058 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,222 miles

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

front exhaust corroded

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 24 May 2016 45,278 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 40,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 34,369 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 28,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,709 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 WDE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

SY08 WDE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is SY08 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 WDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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