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LB57 YNO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,999 mi
Last recorded127,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 YNO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 127,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody covered with slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2026 127,655 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front brake pads on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2025 92,673 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 90,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sllight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 89,894 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sllight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,616 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 88,906 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,374 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,259 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,729 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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LB57 YNO 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 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 LB57 YNO, 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 LB57 YNO registered?

LB57 YNO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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