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LC57 RMO

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,304 mi
Last recorded107,304 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 RMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 107,304 miles

Advise EML light on

Advise sun visors becoming loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 May 2017 107,304 miles

Advise EML light on

Advise sun visors becoming loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 91,530 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 76,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 76,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 63,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 63,121 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2012 37,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,479 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 RMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LC57 RMO, 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 RMO registered?

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

Is LC57 RMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 RMO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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