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LX08 TTV

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,967 mi
Last recorded76,967 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 TTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,967 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 76,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 66,988 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 62,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 59,661 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 53,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 47,394 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 36,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,252 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,116 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 15,337 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 TTV is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX08 TTV, 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 LX08 TTV registered?

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

Is LX08 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 TTV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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