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DU58 FUG

2008 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,585 mi
Last recorded136,585 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Sportage73,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 FUG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 136,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 136,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,604 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,566 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,352 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 73,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 73,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 62,218 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,218 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to see level of wear rear inner brake pads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,166 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,166 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,405 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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DU58 FUG is a 2008 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU58 FUG, 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 DU58 FUG registered?

DU58 FUG is a 2008 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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