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AJ58 JYU

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,387 mi
Last recorded137,387 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 JYU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 137,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,830 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 119,830 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 115,485 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 111,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 111,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 107,483 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 102,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,957 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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AJ58 JYU is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ58 JYU, 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 JYU registered?

AJ58 JYU is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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