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LC57 RNE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,907 mi
Last recorded109,907 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 109,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassis/ subframe mounts rusty

Rear discs rusty

tow bar rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,350 miles

Nearside Rear disc rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2024 102,401 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 102,397 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 94,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,028 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slightly binding or rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,028 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front wheels slightly binding or rotation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,394 miles

Both front top shock mounts have slight lift

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,229 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding Found on ramp check. (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,202 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 14,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RNE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RNE, 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 RNE registered?

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

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