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OO52 LAN

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO52 LAN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,859 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine and outer sill covers fitted

nsf foglight inop

oil leak

rear pads wearing low and discs have slight wear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,342 miles

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

brake pipes protective coated

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 50,045 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 50,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 44,690 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 44,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 42,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os & ns front lower suspension arm, front bushes starting to split.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,056 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os & ns front lower suspension arm, front bushes starting to split.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 26,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 23,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 17,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 12,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OO52 LAN 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 70.6%.

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 OO52 LAN, 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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OO52 LAN is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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