MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,926 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf leaking excessively (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes have excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking on the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower induction pipe leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower lower arm bushes cracked an perished
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower lower arm bushes cracked an perished
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge also cracked an perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear break disc heat / dust shield corroded and falling apart
Rear diff mounts /rubbers worn with excessive movement
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
o/s/r & n/s/f brake disc metal gards corroded away
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
o/s/r brake disc lower metal gard corroded away
parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 100H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/60/16 100H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions to clean for smoke tester
front brake pads approx 60% worn and rear pads not fully visable
n/s/f boost pipe damaged slightly
n/s/sunvisor starting to drop
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
front brake pads approx 60% worn and rear pads not fully visable
n/s/f boost pipe damaged slightly
n/s/sunvisor starting to drop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS
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LG08 YBK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YBK, 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 YBK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2008.
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