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LG08 XTO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,761 mi
Last recorded75,761 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 75,761 miles

Front suspension arm front bushes weak

Pass 20 May 2019 72,812 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 72,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 May 2018 68,281 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 25 May 2017 64,494 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 64,494 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,658 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,937 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 43,738 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 38,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 38,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,445 miles

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

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 XTO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XTO, 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 LG08 XTO registered?

LG08 XTO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is LG08 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 XTO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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