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LC08 XWU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,367 mi
Last recorded86,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 86,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 84,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,745 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 79,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2021 75,586 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective dpf pressure pipe disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

complete exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front bull bar slightly obstructing front number plate

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 64,362 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,031 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 61,020 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 58,021 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 55,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 47,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,766 miles

n/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,402 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 27,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,347 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 XWU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

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

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