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DU08 LJX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,850 mi
Last recorded106,850 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 106,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,635 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,207 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 78,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,738 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear brake binding slightly

Front exhaust flexi broken and blowing slightly

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,690 miles

front discs worn thin,o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front wishbone bush split slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,106 miles

o/s front and rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,609 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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DU08 LJX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU08 LJX, 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 DU08 LJX registered?

DU08 LJX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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