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LG08 JWJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,993 mi
Last recorded58,993 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 50,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 40,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 39,502 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >>> WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, TREAD + SIDEWALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,610 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 36,610 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 34,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 33,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 28,891 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,039 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 20,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished/cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 20,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perished/cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,575 miles

All four tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,448 miles

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

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,120 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 8,803 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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LG08 JWJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG08 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 JWJ registered?

LG08 JWJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 JWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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