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LD08 SFO

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 96,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 87,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,844 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,579 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,113 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,889 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,624 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 SFO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

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

Is LD08 SFO safe to buy?

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