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LC57 RKU

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,253 mi
Last recorded84,253 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,801 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,799 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle osr slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 76,312 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top mounting slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,145 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 56,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,451 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 364,321 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,745 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,297 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,440 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,207 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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LC57 RKU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LC57 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC57 RKU?

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What year was LC57 RKU registered?

LC57 RKU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is LC57 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 RKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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