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LC08 XXP

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 79,525 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes covered in mud

Pass 15 Jul 2025 74,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 69,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,844 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 54,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,989 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 47,389 miles

Nearside Rear no. plate lamp obscured by camera

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 41,122 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,650 miles

N/S/F Lower suspension arm bush starting to unbond (Recommend Attention)

O/S/F Lower suspension arm rubber bush unbonding but not resulting in excessive movement (Recommend Attention)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,309 miles

o/s/f bottom arm front bush worn/unbonded

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 XXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

LC08 XXP is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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