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LG08 XWL

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,669 mi
Last recorded145,669 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 145,669 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 140,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 136,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backplate rusted away

Offside Rear Brake backplate rusted away

Pass 22 Dec 2022 131,792 miles

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))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 131,792 miles

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 126,696 miles

Rear Both brake back plates rusted away

Fail 22 Dec 2021 126,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,580 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,066 miles

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 117,066 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,384 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,121 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 103,121 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on wear indicators

Offside Front coil spring very corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,512 miles

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 18 Dec 2015 81,512 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,280 miles

Nearside rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,034 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 59,034 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,437 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 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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LG08 XWL is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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