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NV08 LZU

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,104 mi
Last recorded106,104 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 LZU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 106,104 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY AND PIPE BROKEN ON DPF AND SECTION NEAR BACK AXLE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure HITTING O/S/R DRIVESHAFT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2024 102,545 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 102,545 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 92,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting play

Rear tyres low tread

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,090 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 71,087 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,544 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 66,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,126 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,126 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,895 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 46,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 42,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 31,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,651 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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NV08 LZU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV08 LZU, 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 NV08 LZU registered?

NV08 LZU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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