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LD08 NME

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,917 mi
Last recorded167,917 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 164,837 miles

Flange rusty on rear exhaust

Slight corrosion to rear sub frame

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 149,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,803 miles

Both Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,353 miles

Both front tyres near to wear bars

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Discs slightly pitted and pads getting low

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes on lower arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,259 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,471 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,193 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 18,363 miles

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 NME is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NME, 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 NME registered?

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

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