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VO08 LDU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 LDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 114,169 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 114,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 111,794 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,277 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 107,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 105,025 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 105,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 97,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 97,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 97,261 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,886 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,445 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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VO08 LDU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO08 LDU, 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 VO08 LDU registered?

VO08 LDU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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