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LG08 XTP

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,991 mi
Last recorded184,991 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 184,991 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Em light on

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Diff bush split/worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 180,530 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff mount/bush worn

Fail 20 Aug 2019 180,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear diff mount/bush worn

Pass 24 Aug 2018 169,317 miles

Central Rear diff bush split

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 169,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear diff bush split

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 152,363 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 134,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,410 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 15,340 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 XTP 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 78.6%.

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

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