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LB08 XCH

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,573 mi
Last recorded94,573 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread and outer sidewall is heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 94,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush is excessively worn and rubbing on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through cracks in tread (tyre is dated 07) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread and outer sidewall is heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tow bar electrics rubbing on rear silencer

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 85,664 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 85,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 77,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,224 miles

SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE B

Pass 20 Aug 2016 69,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 69,111 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,093 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,505 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,163 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 XCH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

LB08 XCH is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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