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LM08 FOD

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 116,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 116,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 107,274 miles

brake pedal low reserve travel

Fail 31 Jan 2025 107,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened TO EXCESS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal low reserve travel

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,666 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,666 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,385 miles

Emissions printer error

Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,240 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 82,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,286 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,565 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,565 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre has nail in

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

hand brake operation uneven

under trays fitted

wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

foot brake reserve travel low

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 53,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2014 48,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 42,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 May 2012 35,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 28,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 FOD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

LM08 FOD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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