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LT08 WYR

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 WYR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 103,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,769 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 93,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,785 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,322 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,496 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,496 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,846 miles

Advise n/s/f o/s/f & n/s/r tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,126 miles

Advise both front tyres going bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,766 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,106 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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LT08 WYR is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT08 WYR, 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 LT08 WYR registered?

LT08 WYR is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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