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LD57 ZXS

2008 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 ZXS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 62,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 58,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 58,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,276 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 54,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 52,657 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting on back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 46,493 miles

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,964 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 40,469 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 38,559 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,336 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear indicators

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,766 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear close to tread wear indicators

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 27,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,195 miles

both front tyres worn 2-3mm and wearing on edges (235/60/16)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,245 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,793 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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LD57 ZXS is a 2008 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LD57 ZXS, 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 LD57 ZXS registered?

LD57 ZXS is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is LD57 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD57 ZXS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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