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LC08 NWU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,933 mi
Last recorded126,933 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 NWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 126,933 miles

Exhaust front flexible section worn and corroded

Slight oil loss at rear differential area

Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,226 miles

Exhaust front flexible section worn and corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil loss at rear differential area

Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust front flexible section worn and corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil loss at rear differential area

Pass 7 Mar 2024 121,370 miles

Exhaust front flexible section worn and corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight oil loss at rear differential area

Pass 8 Mar 2023 118,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 114,602 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 109,354 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 107,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 21 Feb 2018 105,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,157 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,385 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,944 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 22,120 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 22,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NWU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC08 NWU registered?

LC08 NWU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is LC08 NWU safe to buy?

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