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LB08 DBX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 DBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 83,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 83,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 78,036 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor insicure (8.3.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,546 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,943 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,725 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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LB08 DBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB08 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

LB08 DBX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LB08 DBX safe to buy?

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