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LR08 RSU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,613 mi
Last recorded114,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 RSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,083 miles

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

oil around power steering rack area

rear brake pads not fully seen

Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,912 miles

rear brake pads not fully seen

slight oil around steering rack area

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,833 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 99,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 96,330 miles

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

front wiper blades poor clearing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,134 miles

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

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

small nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2020 95,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

small nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,544 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside front wish bone inner front bush starting to break away from bondings

rear brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,473 miles

bulb? connection? to nearside front sidelight

front brake pads wearing

nearside and offside front wish bone inner front bushes starting to break away from bondings

nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,518 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 45,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2013 45,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,476 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,750 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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LR08 RSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LR08 RSU, 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 LR08 RSU registered?

LR08 RSU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LR08 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 RSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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