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VLZ 2956

2008 Kia Sportage Xe

Silver Other 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,634 mi
Last recorded157,634 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 2956
MakeKia
ModelSportage Xe
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2024 157,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 153,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 150,156 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 150,049 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 146,725 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 146,722 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 146,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 131,270 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage Xe?

Based on 454 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,782
Miles/Year
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Registration plate lamp not working 1
registration plate delaminated 1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1
coil spring broken 1
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VLZ 2956 is a 2008 Kia Sportage Xe in Silver with a 1,975cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage Xe fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLZ 2956, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VLZ 2956?

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What year was VLZ 2956 registered?

VLZ 2956 is a 2008 Kia Sportage Xe, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is VLZ 2956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 2956 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 2956 have outstanding finance?

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