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LL57 CMU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,328 mi
Last recorded126,328 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL57 CMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 126,328 miles

underside of vehicle and components have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,100 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 124,048 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.57m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Subframe corroded through, where lower arm, front bush mounts to the frame. Marked white (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting points corroded on frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens slightly damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 118,298 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 108,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 100,031 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 99,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 93,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 88,910 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,242 miles

O/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,016 miles

rear tyre treads approx 3mm

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,016 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

rear tyre treads approx 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,677 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,159 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,935 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm front bush slightly split

OSF lower suspension arm front bush is splitting.

Screen washers weak.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,247 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,714 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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LL57 CMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LL57 CMU, 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 LL57 CMU registered?

LL57 CMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is LL57 CMU safe to buy?

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