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LC08 NWW

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,210 mi
Last recorded95,210 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end locking device not visible due to grease

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end locking device not visible due to grease

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 84,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 84,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 82,016 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 76,201 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 76,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 67,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 65,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 58,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 39,657 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,308 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight freying on seatbelts

small chip on screen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,767 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low in places

slight freying in places on seatbelts

wipers slightly smeary

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 NWW is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NWW, 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 NWW registered?

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

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