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HN08 LKX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,093 mi
Last recorded143,093 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 143,093 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 143,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,951 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))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 131,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,112 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 125,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides,may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f have big lipped,may require to attention (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also slightly damp of oil (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut,may require to attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

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

engine light is on

Fail 24 Jul 2017 95,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides,may require to attention (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f have big lipped,may require to attention (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also slightly damp of oil (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut,may require to attention (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r and n/s/r (3.5.1g)

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

engine light is on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,492 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,492 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,924 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,842 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,842 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 35,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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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HN08 LKX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN08 LKX, 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 HN08 LKX registered?

HN08 LKX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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