MOT Status
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145,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake backplate rusted away
Offside Rear Brake backplate rusted away
Front Wiper linkage worn
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange. All exhaust flanges very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange. All exhaust flanges very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Both brake back plates rusted away
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Both brake back plates rusted away
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange. Whole system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Emission control equipment obviously defective Rubber pressure pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange. Whole system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush split (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicators
Offside Front coil spring very corroded
front brake pads worn
front brake pads worn
n/s/r tyre on wear indicators
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads worn
n/s/r tyre on wear indicators
Nearside rear brake discs corroded on outer face
Rear brakes slightly imbalanced
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG08 XWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?
LG08 XWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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