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LG57 CHZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,639 mi
Last recorded159,639 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 CHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 159,639 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 153,802 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 153,802 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,464 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 129,520 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 129,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage side skirt mount (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,247 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Rear rear wiper starting to tear

all four tyres starting to wear low and on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,691 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

HANDBRAKE FREE-PLAY HIGH >>> ADJUSTMENT ADVISED

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F EXTREME OUTER EDGE WEAR >>> NEW ADVISED + ALIGNMENT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F BOTH OUTER EDGES >>> NEW ADVISED SOON (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,355 miles

nearside passenger step up bar broke away when testing for insecure

Fail 10 Jan 2014 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside passenger step up bar broke away when testing for insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 62,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LG57 CHZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG57 CHZ, 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 LG57 CHZ registered?

LG57 CHZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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