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LR58 CWD

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 CWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 99,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,539 miles

slight leak from eteeringpipe

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,730 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 67,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear parking brake, little reserve travel.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,950 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,879 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on outter edge

nsr tyre wearing low

Fail 30 Sep 2016 49,879 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing low on outter edge

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,771 miles

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

osf tyre deteriorated on outter tread

Fail 26 Sep 2014 37,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 30,327 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 24,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,491 miles

nsr tyre wearing thin on outter edge

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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LR58 CWD is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR58 CWD, 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 LR58 CWD registered?

LR58 CWD is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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