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LC08 XWS

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,583 mi
Last recorded102,583 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2023 102,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured Heavily corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E:M:L light on.

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

Rear seats not in use.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,761 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMITS, ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 78,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,928 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 47,109 miles

emissions to clean for diesel smoke tester to read (passed)

Pass 29 May 2013 40,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,749 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 XWS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LC08 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

LC08 XWS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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