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LM08 FNY

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,540 mi
Last recorded162,540 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 162,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 154,996 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 142,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track arm has slight play.

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,368 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Inner Track arm/rack has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,867 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside track arm has slight play

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 24 Jul 2017 113,867 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside track arm has slight play

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,996 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 23,102 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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LM08 FNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

LM08 FNY is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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