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LY08 XDC

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,010 mi
Last recorded90,010 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 XDC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,010 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,497 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 83,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2024 83,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,117 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 80,113 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe running from the back of engine to center section of exhaust detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges 235/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 75,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp have product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Poor headlamp beam image due to lense deterioration

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,969 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Fail 14 Aug 2020 65,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated affecting beam image

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 57,244 miles

Offside Front coil spring snapped but still retained in strut cup

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,655 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,905 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 41,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 32,940 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,648 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,046 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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LY08 XDC 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 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 LY08 XDC, 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 LY08 XDC registered?

LY08 XDC is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is LY08 XDC safe to buy?

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