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LP08 JNX

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 JNX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,310 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 128,310 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 126,204 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,378 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 116,032 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,641 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 110,346 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,256 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes both sides at rear (2.4.G.2)

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,882 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,702 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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LP08 JNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LP08 JNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP08 JNX registered?

LP08 JNX is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is LP08 JNX safe to buy?

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