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LC08 XXT

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,292 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 68,285 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,031 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,004 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,524 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,857 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper ends starting to split

minor cracks in nearside front tyre tread

rear discs corroding/pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,666 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

long h/brake travel

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 XXT 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 84.6%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

Is LC08 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 XXT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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