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LV08 UKC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,868 mi
Last recorded145,868 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 UKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 145,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 145,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 135,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,998 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,423 miles

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

n/s headlamp heavily tainted

o/s headlamp slight taint noted

slight cracking on rear tyres

unable to see full condition of front pads

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,369 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,748 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,748 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,185 miles

Nearside sun visor falling down

Fail 3 Apr 2018 67,185 miles

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

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

Nearside sun visor falling down

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,887 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,274 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 52,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,556 miles

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,593 miles

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

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 UKC is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LV08 UKC, 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 LV08 UKC registered?

LV08 UKC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is LV08 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 UKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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