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EF08 LSY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LSY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 103,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,678 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD END (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 78,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TRACK ROD END (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side step bracket corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 55,066 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side step bracket corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,242 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate corroded and incomplete

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis covered in underseal

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,632 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,021 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 40,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,278 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,447 miles

both front brake discs worn but okj on brake test

Pass 21 Jul 2016 32,355 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 26,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,422 miles

n/side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 17,523 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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EF08 LSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF08 LSY, 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 EF08 LSY registered?

EF08 LSY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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