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DU08 LKM

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,184 mi
Last recorded140,184 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 140,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 132,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,790 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 118,790 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 106,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 81,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,106 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 71,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,221 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,572 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,218 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,774 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LKM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LKM, 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 DU08 LKM registered?

DU08 LKM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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