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LG08 YAU

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,748 mi
Last recorded102,748 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 YAU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 102,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,460 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,927 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,828 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,562 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,562 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,116 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,783 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,922 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,290 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,734 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,742 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 YAU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YAU, 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 YAU registered?

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

Is LG08 YAU safe to buy?

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