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LD08 STX

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,379 mi
Last recorded91,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,528 miles

rear shock absorbers weak, not leaking.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear shock absorbers weak, not leaking.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,066 miles

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

passed emission test; but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,276 miles

wipers starting to deteriorate

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 STX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

LD08 STX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is LD08 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 STX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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