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LC08 XXV

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 113,003 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 101,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,491 miles

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

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

Nearside sun visor does not fold up

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 89,827 miles

Nearside Front sun visor faulty

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

all exhaust joints rusty/ corroded

front brake disc edges rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 76,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 76,240 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at 39mm at time of test (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

side skirts fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill at (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at 39mm at time of test (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

side skirts fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,997 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 46,392 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 46,373 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,226 miles

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 XXV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

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