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L28 AWN

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,701 mi
Last recorded210,701 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 AWN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 210,701 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion underbody various places

Pass 7 Dec 2020 204,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 204,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 196,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 187,162 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2017 176,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 170,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2015 167,093 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 167,093 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 156,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 141,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 129,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,350 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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L28 AWN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 L28 AWN, 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 L28 AWN registered?

L28 AWN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is L28 AWN safe to buy?

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