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LD08 NLU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,185 mi
Last recorded117,185 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 NLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 117,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

rear wiper blade rubber torn slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

complete exhaust system corroded

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

nearside rear lense slightly damaged

rear wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,440 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,440 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,975 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,975 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage TAIL LAMP (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers sunvisor insecure (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,737 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,090 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,835 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,412 miles

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

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 NLU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NLU, 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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LD08 NLU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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