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LC08 XXO

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,178 mi
Last recorded109,178 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 109,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,555 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 81,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,372 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)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,573 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,572 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2015 55,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 46,831 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD LOW OUTER EDGE

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

SMALL CRACKS IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 30 May 2013 37,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XXO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

Is LC08 XXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 XXO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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