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LD08 HWE

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,250 mi
Last recorded71,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 HWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,250 miles

Vehicle emissions too clean to measure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,799 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 37,582 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,421 miles

advise windscreen scratched

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 HWE is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

LD08 HWE is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 HWE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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