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LB08 CZZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 CZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,631 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces pitted os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn inner and outer edges 235 60 16 100h (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 121,631 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner disc faces pitted os and ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn inner and outer edges 235 60 16 100h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 116,112 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,665 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,008 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 97,008 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 91,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,444 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,035 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in offside rear suspension trailing arm front mount pin/bush

Fail 24 Mar 2017 75,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/60 16 100H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in offside rear suspension trailing arm front mount pin/bush

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,075 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,273 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,268 miles

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

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

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

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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LB08 CZZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB08 CZZ, 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 LB08 CZZ registered?

LB08 CZZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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