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LG08 YCC

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 101,464 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 101,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 97,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,291 miles

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,345 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 85,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,502 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to read oil temp through PDCOM device, engine up to temp

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe has slight corrosion

slight play in o/s/f steering track rod \end

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,051 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut showing no cords

Rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2016 73,051 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight cut showing no cords

Rear d bushes have slight play

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,386 miles

Nearside Front bottom arm bush unbonding

Pass 20 Dec 2014 62,171 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 62,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 23,893 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 YCC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

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

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