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LB58 DHP

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 DHP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 108,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 103,668 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,856 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around o/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

front wishbone bushes split

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2023 100,854 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around o/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2022 96,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 91,500 miles

Oil cap missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 90,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,052 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,181 miles

Offside Front Lower wish bone front bush deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 44,419 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 20,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 9,953 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46 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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LB58 DHP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB58 DHP, 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 LB58 DHP registered?

LB58 DHP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is LB58 DHP safe to buy?

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