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LX08 TTF

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,694 mi
Last recorded22,694 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 TTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 22,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

excessive corrosion on underside

Fail 7 Aug 2025 22,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

extensive corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Apr 2024 22,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension components

underside undersealed

Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Fail 15 Feb 2023 22,640 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on suspension components

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 26 Jan 2022 22,621 miles

Both rear and offside front brake back plates corroded

Corrosion and underseal underside and on suspension and steering components

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some pitting and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough Slightly lumpy (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,564 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 22,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary retaining device seized.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,528 miles

Bonnet secondary retaining device seized

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 22,383 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Steering system slightly rough Steering notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 21,991 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 21,977 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,238 miles

fuel pump slightly damp

slight corrosion to suspension on vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2016 20,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel pump slightly damp

slight corrosion to suspension on vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,415 miles

Fuel pump slightly damp.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,504 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,905 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut to outer sidewall..

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,072 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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LX08 TTF 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 75%.

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 LX08 TTF, 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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LX08 TTF is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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