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LV08 KKN

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 KKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 107,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,697 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 103,505 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe poor/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,529 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2020 91,628 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,159 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,208 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,208 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,100 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,299 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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LV08 KKN is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 LV08 KKN, 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 LV08 KKN registered?

LV08 KKN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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