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LG08 XTY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,739 mi
Last recorded167,739 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 XTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 167,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Diff Bush Worn

Fail 3 Jun 2024 167,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Diff Bush Worn

Pass 12 May 2023 162,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 159,085 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 159,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 146,837 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 146,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 131,241 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 109,861 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 109,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 87,006 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,345 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes noisey when bar is rotated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,968 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 17,026 miles

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre worn low

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 XTY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

LG08 XTY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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