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VLZ 5665

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,924 mi
Last recorded103,924 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 5665
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged (Not effecting light output)

Fail 13 Sep 2023 103,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp slightly damaged (Not effecting light output)

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 99,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 96,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,133 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,421 miles

EML Lamp flashing

Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,421 miles

EML Lamp flashing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 70,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,094 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 5665 is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLZ 5665, 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 VLZ 5665 registered?

VLZ 5665 is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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