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LG08 YBK

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,926 mi
Last recorded187,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 187,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 179,184 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 168,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,297 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

o/s/r brake disc lower metal gard corroded away

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jan 2019 154,337 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 154,332 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,499 miles

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 141,429 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,529 miles

emissions to clean for smoke tester

Pass 10 Feb 2016 108,063 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 107,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,387 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,387 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,728 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,075 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,006 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,324 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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 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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