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VO08 YMJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,302 mi
Last recorded40,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 YMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,302 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti slip provision is missing

Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,569 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 38,674 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 38,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,261 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 35,370 miles

front tyres cracking/perishing badly

Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 2 Mar 2019 33,447 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,373 miles

front tyres starting to crack on tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and cracking badly

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm and cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,446 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm, sidewall perishing and cracking

offside rear tyre getting low and starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2016 30,511 miles

rear tyres getting low, nearside outer sidewall perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,315 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm and sidewall deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

offside rear brake pad(s) low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,289 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,017 miles

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

offside front tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,078 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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VO08 YMJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO08 YMJ, 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 VO08 YMJ registered?

VO08 YMJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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