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LD08 NLO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 NLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 106,302 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair (3.1.6b)

Possible engine misfire on emissions test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75-80% worn (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 80,752 miles

Brake fluid level down

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85-90% worn 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

High parking brake lever travel

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,540 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 49,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,663 miles

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to unbond

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,786 miles

emissions not tested dpf fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,677 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

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 NLO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

LD08 NLO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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