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LL08 VNY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VNY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,781 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking inbetween threads & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking inbetween threads & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front sun visor removed at time of test.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,776 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Drivers Sun visor does not stay in 'off' position (8.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt buckle missing

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking inbetween threads & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking inbetween threads & worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,779 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,956 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 59,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 44,107 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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LL08 VNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LL08 VNY, 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 LL08 VNY registered?

LL08 VNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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