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LM08 FKD

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,517 mi
Last recorded102,517 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,517 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 102,517 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 102,134 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 102,134 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,275 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 94,275 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,349 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 68,309 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end damp (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 56,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake disc corroded

oil on nearside of steering rack

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front brake disc corroded

oil on nearside of steering rack

power steering fluid on minimum level

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded edges

oil/fluid on nearside steering rack boot and track rod

Fail 31 Jul 2014 45,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake fluid level down

front brake discs corroded edges

oil/fluid on nearside steering rack boot and track rod

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,862 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

offside front tyre worn close to wear bands

oil leak from nearside of steering rack rubber boot

oil on nearside front subframe

wire in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,497 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

offside front tyre worn bald on edge

offside front tyre worn close to wear bands

oil leak from nearside of steering rack rubber boot

oil on nearside front subframe

wire in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,464 miles

o/s/r tyre low

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 FKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM08 FKD, 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 FKD registered?

LM08 FKD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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