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LC08 YMH

2008 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,112 mi
Last recorded59,112 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,346 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 39,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,652 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 24 May 2011 14,947 miles

Diesel smoke emissions too clean to be recorded - no printout.

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 YMH is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

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

Is LC08 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 YMH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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