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LC57 RMZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,222 mi
Last recorded91,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,222 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 91,222 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 75,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 69,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,086 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic outer cover damaged on rear centre seat belt stalk

plastic outer cover missing from o/s rear seat belt stalk

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,154 miles

Coolant leak ()

plastic cover of o/s rear seat belt stalk not fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 61,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,393 miles

outer cover missing from o/s rear seat belt stalk

Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,496 miles

outer cover not fitted to o/s rear seat belt stalk

Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

outer cover not fitted to o/s rear seat belt stalk

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,417 miles

o/s rear seat belt buckle, outer cover is missing

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,272 miles

Centre rear seat belt buckle plastic covering missing however secures and releases correctly.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 50,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre rear seat belt buckle plastic covering missing however secures and releases correctly.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 47,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

outer cover of o/s rear seatbelt stalk missing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,710 miles

centre rear seat belt stalk plastic cover cracked

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 RMZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

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

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