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AJ58 JYT

2008 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,533 mi
Last recorded68,533 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JYT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,533 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 68,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded, fractured flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 62,996 miles

Corrosion to suspension, coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Exhaust system various minor holes and flexi damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread and going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread , nailed and worn close to legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread and going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and splitting through tread and worn close to legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres, 235/60/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 May 2023 58,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,282 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 52,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 25,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,963 miles

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

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

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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AJ58 JYT 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 88.2%.

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 AJ58 JYT, 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 AJ58 JYT registered?

AJ58 JYT is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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