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LM08 BWF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BWF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,390 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Vehicle suspension and underbody corroded in general

Fail 9 Jan 2024 100,390 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Vehicle suspension and underbody corroded in general

Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,793 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,830 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 56,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,578 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wiper slight tear

Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,578 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wiper slight tear

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,085 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat belt casing broken

o/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Fail 25 Apr 2013 42,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt casing broken

o/s & n/s front suspension arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,943 miles

Smoke level to low to register

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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LM08 BWF is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM08 BWF, 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 LM08 BWF registered?

LM08 BWF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 BWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 BWF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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