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LG58 RSZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,947 mi
Last recorded109,947 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 RSZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,713 miles

Front exhaust flexi mesh splitting

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint starting to leak grease

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint starting to leak grease

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,134 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,761 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 66,761 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,244 miles

advise nearside front lower arm bush starting to de-bond

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,914 miles

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush bonding material deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,428 miles

Front tyres tread cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,701 miles

advise nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,701 miles

advise nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

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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LG58 RSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG58 RSZ, 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 LG58 RSZ registered?

LG58 RSZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is LG58 RSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 RSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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