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LO08 GHK

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,226 mi
Last recorded178,226 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GHK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 178,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing getting worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper strut bearing getting worn

Pass 26 Oct 2021 171,320 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 171,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 163,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 134,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,976 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,207 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,605 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,566 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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LO08 GHK is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LO08 GHK, 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 LO08 GHK registered?

LO08 GHK is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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