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SX08 LPZ

2008 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 LPZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 116,524 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 116,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 109,683 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 105,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,623 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 102,622 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,151 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,151 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,081 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,648 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,228 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads poss wearing thin

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,862 miles

very slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,052 miles

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

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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SX08 LPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 SX08 LPZ, 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 SX08 LPZ registered?

SX08 LPZ is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SX08 LPZ safe to buy?

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