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EF08 LSZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,363 mi
Last recorded118,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,363 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,570 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 114,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,302 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 102,653 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,520 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,520 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,504 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jun 2013 49,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,622 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 LSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LSZ, 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 EF08 LSZ registered?

EF08 LSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is EF08 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 LSZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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