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LV08 ZMU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,195 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorating but secure at time of test M

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 116,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also light cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,674 miles

Exhaust system corroding throughout but solid at present.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush debonding slightly but ok at present. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded lightly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 108,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded lightly both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes just starting to lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive does drip but within limits at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses going cloudy

Pass 30 May 2022 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on

Fail 30 May 2022 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2021 96,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 93,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 86,178 miles

noise from auxiliary/timing belt area

Pass 8 May 2018 75,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded very light corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn low

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded very light corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer tyre worn low

Pass 25 May 2017 66,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 54,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres edges bald

Fail 1 Jun 2016 54,541 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres edges bald

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to perish bewteen treads

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,807 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 35,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,128 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 19,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,044 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 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

LV08 ZMU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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