CarVerify

Free Car Check

NY08 LPJ

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

311,915 mi
Last recorded311,915 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 LPJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 311,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 280,049 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 280,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 252,898 miles

steering tie rods have slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2015 252,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing x4 (4.2.A.1e)

steering tie rods have slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 218,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 184,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 157,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,907 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NY08 LPJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NY08 LPJ, 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

How do I check the history of NY08 LPJ?

You can check the full history of NY08 LPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NY08 LPJ registered?

NY08 LPJ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is NY08 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY08 LPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NY08 LPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NY08 LPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.