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LC08 XXR

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 106,680 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres are old snow tyres and shold not be used this time of year

Fail 15 Jul 2024 106,672 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres are old snow tyres and shold not be used this time of year

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,250 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,433 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake lever nearly at maximum travel

Pass 22 Apr 2019 78,517 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2019 78,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,772 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange broken where pressure pipe attaches (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 44,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 31,562 miles

both front lower arms front bushes starting to perish

pin hole n/s/f top aniroll bar boot

Fail 13 Jun 2012 25,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 25,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,532 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 19,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 XXR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

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

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