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LC57 RLV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,692 mi
Last recorded146,692 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RLV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 146,692 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 134,893 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,204 miles

both rear radius arms heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,534 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,336 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,036 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,991 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,942 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 RLV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RLV, 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 LC57 RLV registered?

LC57 RLV is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is LC57 RLV safe to buy?

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