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SB08 LMO

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,953 mi
Last recorded122,953 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 122,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 111,845 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 111,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,209 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 84,192 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 84,192 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 68,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,290 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spring corroded

under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2017 44,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,688 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 35,013 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 35,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 31,782 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,724 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,416 miles

both front suspension bushes starting to split

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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SB08 LMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB08 LMO, 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 SB08 LMO registered?

SB08 LMO is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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