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LC08 NWP

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,728 mi
Last recorded144,728 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 NWP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 144,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 141,035 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 141,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,634 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 133,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 133,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 125,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,097 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,315 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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LC08 NWP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC08 NWP, 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 LC08 NWP registered?

LC08 NWP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is LC08 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 NWP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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