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VLZ 3991

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,079 mi
Last recorded150,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 3991
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,079 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 150,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 150,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 138,518 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 138,418 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 112,340 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 111,491 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,106 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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VLZ 3991 is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLZ 3991, 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

How do I check the history of VLZ 3991?

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What year was VLZ 3991 registered?

VLZ 3991 is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is VLZ 3991 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 3991 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLZ 3991 have outstanding finance?

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