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LC08 XXM

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 XXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 181,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 155,648 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,630 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS HIGH

Pass 24 Feb 2016 108,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" WIPER BLADE FITTED (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,461 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,029 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 63,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 55,657 miles

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

driver sunvisor loose but not affecting view of the road

Pass 29 May 2012 45,633 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,633 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front pads worn

Pass 9 May 2011 33,719 miles

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

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 XXM is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

LC08 XXM is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is LC08 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 XXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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