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LD08 DFO

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,842 mi
Last recorded84,842 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2020 81,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / front bushes / slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil / slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear / slight (0.1 (b))

in-operative front fog lights

Fail 26 May 2020 81,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / front bushes / slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil / slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear / slight (0.1 (b))

in-operative front fog lights

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,874 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle outer casing damaged, but not likely to fail under load

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,149 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 55,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,359 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,889 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,991 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD08 DFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LD08 DFO, 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 LD08 DFO registered?

LD08 DFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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