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VK08 ZBG

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ZBG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in and also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,364 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatsheild on cat loose and rattling

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in and also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,951 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter shoulder

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,438 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,061 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,962 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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VK08 ZBG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VK08 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 ZBG registered?

VK08 ZBG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is VK08 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 ZBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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